Recovery & Wellness Peer Support Specialist

WestCare Foundation, Inc.; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WestCare Foundation, Inc. in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals and families facing substance use and mental health challenges. You will deliver recovery support, coaching, and advocacy while building personal support networks.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, HIPAA, and collaboration with case managers to connect clients to needed services, respecting cultural and language needs.

Qualifikationen

• Certification as a certified peer specialist in good standing is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with two years of college-level education required.
• Experience with mental health or substance use populations is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; Spanish/Creole preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide recovery support to individuals and families.
• Conduct skills-building groups and activities as assigned.
• Advocate for and support clients in a caring, respectful manner.
• Coordinate with case managers to link clients to services.
• Document sessions and reflect supportive role for clients.

Kenntnisse

Certified peer specialist

Recovery coaching

Bilingual Spanish/Creole

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 years college

College degree related field preferred (Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology)

Tools

HIPAA knowledge

Professional ethics

Jobbeschreibung

WestCare Foundation, Inc. in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals and families facing substance use and mental health challenges. You will deliver recovery support, coaching, and advocacy while building personal support networks.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, HIPAA, and collaboration with case managers to connect clients to needed services, respecting cultural and language needs.