Peer Support Specialist

4 days ago

Providence, Rhode Island, United States Child & Family Full time

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

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About the Job:

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We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Peer Support Specialist. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in providing direct support to individuals struggling with substance use issues.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Provide peer support to individuals working towards recovery\
  • Work with families to stabilize their homes and prevent placement disruptions\
  • Conduct substance use screenings and administer contingency management rewards\
  • Maintain accurate records and tracking tools\
  • Network with local communities and participate in outreach events\
  • Serve as an additional resource for Practitioners to support youth and family engagement\
  • Attend meetings to discuss cases and provide support\
  • Prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently\
  • Collaborate with colleagues to achieve common goals\
  • Communicate effectively with diverse populations\
  • Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently\
  • Meet all background check and medical clearance requirements\
  • Travel statewide as needed\
  • Foster a positive work environment and maintain confidentiality\
  • Budget: Estimated salary range is $40,000-$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience\
  • Why Join Us: Child & Family is committed to delivering culturally responsive services and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Our ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for supporting individuals and families affected by substance use issues and be committed to making a positive impact in their community.\

Requirements:

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  • High school diploma or GED required\
  • Peer Support Specialist certification preferred\
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field required\
  • Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred\
  • Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time-management skills\
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365\
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse populations\
  • Collaboration and teamwork\
  • A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and car registration\
  • Authorization for a motor vehicle records check\
  • Meet all background check and medical clearance requirements\
  • Willingness to travel statewide as needed\

Physical Requirements:

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This position requires sitting, standing, walking, driving, carrying, and lifting up to 25 pounds, as well as operating desktop, laptop, and/or cell phone and communicating with colleagues.

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Culturally Competent Services: Child & Family is dedicated to providing equitable service delivery and going above and beyond equal opportunity requirements. Our organization strives to ensure that all staff members can perform the following cultural competencies:

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  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races\
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and others\
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services\

Equal Employment Opportunity: Child & Family is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, or genetic carrier status.

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