Recovery Coach — Peer Support Specialist

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing保险

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Dallas, TX seeks a Peer Support Specialist to empower clients through emotional, informational, instrumental and affiliation supports within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will facilitate peer-led groups, support recovery, help with housing, employment readiness, and connect clients to community resources using Critical Time Intervention methods. Qualifications include an Associate degree, CPR/First Aid, valid driver’s license, and one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Social Services or related field is required.
• One year progressively responsible experience working with substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorders is required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe) and valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Works in a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care using Critical Time Intervention methods.
• Attends weekly case and staff meetings.
• Assist clients in working with their treatment team to achieve goals and self-directed recovery.
• Teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups; share recovery experiences as a session facilitator.
• Facilitate peer-led groups, wellness groups, life skills groups, and peer monitoring.
• Support clients’ vocational choices and aid job search activities and interview preparation.
• Maintain progress notes, track phase plans, and identify changes in case management intensity.
• Assist clients in finding decent, affordable housing and connecting with community supports.

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Services or related field

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Dallas, TX seeks a Peer Support Specialist to empower clients through emotional, informational, instrumental and affiliation supports within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will facilitate peer-led groups, support recovery, help with housing, employment readiness, and connect clients to community resources using Critical Time Intervention methods. Qualifications include an Associate degree, CPR/First Aid, valid driver’s license, and one year of related experience.