Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Pinellas Park, United States Westcare Foundation, Inc. Full time
Job DetailsJob Location Pinellas Park - 8800 49 N 403 - Pinellas Park, FLPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level High SchoolSalary Range $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescription

Essential Job Functions:

  • Educate and refer clients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address their need for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, social service benefits, etc.
  • Provide services that promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency.
  • Assist clients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.
  • Act as advocate on behalf of the patient to improve access to needed services, information, or treatment.
  • Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.
  • Provide support and supervision to program clients.
  • Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
  • Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
  • To facilitate involvement in recovery-related activities & assist in planning, organizing & facilitating group recreational & social activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

  • Must be able to pass a DCF Level 2 background screening
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and to exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Office program formats
  • Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
  • Ability to inspire hope in clients.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CRPS Certification through Florida Certification Board required with in one year of hire

Experience and Competencies:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in providing recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon
successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,
pre-employment physical and criminal background check.

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