Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

COBB OUTPATIENT DETOX LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

COBB OUTPATIENT DETOX LLC in Marietta, GA seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, strengths-based support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will leverage personal lived experience to foster hope, empowerment, and self-determination while guiding clients toward recovery and access to essential services.

The role emphasizes sharing experiences, emotional support, and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance service accessibility, while

Responsibilities

• Share lived experiences to build trust and rapport with clients.
• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and guidance for individuals in recovery.
• Help clients set and pursue personal recovery goals.
• Promote self-advocacy in accessing healthcare, housing, and social services.
• Assist clients in identifying community resources like mental health and housing programs.
• Maintain accurate records of peer support interactions.
• Provide information on coping strategies and wellness tools.
• Navigate healthcare, criminal justice, and social service systems with clients.
• Collaborate with other providers and community organizations to improve access to services.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies and organizational guidelines.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.
• Conduct outreach to connect with individuals who may benefit from peer support.
• Advocate for rights and needs of individuals in recovery.
• Lead peer support groups and wellness workshops.
• Educate communities on mental health, substance use recovery, and stigma reduction.

Job description

COBB OUTPATIENT DETOX LLC in Marietta, GA seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, strengths-based support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will leverage personal lived experience to foster hope, empowerment, and self-determination while guiding clients toward recovery and access to essential services.

The role emphasizes sharing experiences, emotional support, and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance service accessibility, while