Recovery Peer Support Specialist

Management & Training Corporation; Henderson (TX); Presencial; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Pharmacy

Life, AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Bereavement Leave, Military Leave and

Resumo da oferta

Management & Training Corporation's East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to provide emotional support, mentorship, and recovery resources to individuals. You will work with Community Counselors, applying trauma-informed care and documenting progress as part of a team dedicated to recovery.

Responsibilities include engaging individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, setting recovery goals, connecting to resources, advocating for

Qualificações

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.

Responsabilidades

• Provide Peer Support: Build trust and establish supportive relationships by sharing lived experiences of recovery and offering hope to individuals facing similar challenges.
• Engagement: Engage with individuals who are dealing with mental health or substance use issues, helping them to feel understood, accepted, and not judged.
• Goal Setting: Help individuals set and achieve recovery goals by providing guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
• Resource Connection: Provide information about community resources, treatment options, recovery services, and other supports available to help individuals on their recovery journey.
• Advocacy: Advocate for individuals receiving services, ensuring they have a voice in their recovery plan and access to appropriate care.
• Crisis Support: Recognize signs of distress and assist individuals in seeking help during crisis situations by connecting them with appropriate services or professionals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of interactions, services provided, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policies.
• Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with best practices in peer support and recovery services.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and inmates.
• Promote the development of positive social skills and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of inmates; adhere to safety practices.

Conhecimentos

Peer support

Engagement

Goal setting

Trauma-informed care

Recovery services

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Computer skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Management & Training Corporation's East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to provide emotional support, mentorship, and recovery resources to individuals. You will work with Community Counselors, applying trauma-informed care and documenting progress as part of a team dedicated to recovery.

Responsibilities include engaging individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, setting recovery goals, connecting to resources, advocating for