Peer Specialist

7 days ago

Little Rock, United States PULASKI COUNTY Full time $36,202 - $47,634

JOB SUMMARY: Provides assistance, coordination, and staff support between Pulaski County and local service-providing agencies regarding ex-offenders returning to the community from Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists inmates in setting recovery goals and action plans.
  • Provides emotional, informational, instrumental, and affiliation support services to inmates.
  • Aids inmates in problem-solving by connecting to resources related to recovery, sober living facilities, promoting new social skills, and enhancing job skills.
  • Provides inmates assistance with collateral issues including criminal justice and/or coexisting physical or mental challenges.
  • Encourages education and employment advancement and assist with addicted related problem-solving.
  • Teaches core recovery values; tolerance, acceptance, and gratitude.
  • Teaches and demonstrates appropriate self-expression and self-reflection.
  • Acts as a coach and mentor, and helps clients to set goals and work toward developing skills.
  • Assists individuals in developing natural support; socialization/integration skills training.
  • Conducts job-related training; interviewing skills, preparing resumes, etc.
  • Supports and encourages inmates through one-on-one and group meetings; shares and discusses common experiences.
  • Teaches self-management skills to enhance overall independence.
  • Conducts interviews with inmates to verify qualifications of State requirements.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with local and state corrections agencies, faith and community agencies, and businesses to link ex-offenders to workforce resources, employment training, support services, and employment opportunities in cooperation with the re-entry partnership and network.
  • Operates a computer, utilizing a database, spreadsheet, Data Assessment Plan (DAP), progress notes, survey, and software to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and other documents.
  • Requests appointments and applications for Medicare, Medicaid, veteran benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), housing, and court dates.
  • Conducts a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a smoking-restricted office environment. Movement within the Detention Facility may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Considerable Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
  • Considerable Knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software.
  • Considerable knowledge of interviewing, psychological addiction recovery, and counseling methods and techniques.
  • Ability to organize and direct the activities of groups of people.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups.
  • Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
  • Skill in the operation of a computer utilizing databases, spreadsheets, and reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Visual acuity is needed for use of the computer monitor.
  • Digital dexterity is needed for the use of a keyboard.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals and groups, and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of high school or GED equivalency; considerable experience working with community organizations, social work agencies, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, child maltreatment check, and adult maltreatment check.
  • In addition to pre-employment checks, employees who operate a county vehicle are required to undergo an annual motor vehicle report.
  • This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Must possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas driver's license.
  • Must have completed Peer Specialist Core Training upon hire.
  • Prefer the completion of Peer Specialist Certification.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact humanresources@pulaskicounty.net or call (501) 340-6110.

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