Peer Support Specialist

Position Summary:

Provides peer support and transportation services to Safe Harbor clients.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions.
• Assist clients in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to gain access to treatment services and support the client with identifying and adequately addressing barriers.
• Assist clients in locating, joining, and finding means to participate in self-help/support groups such as NA, AA and Celebrate Recovery.
• Model and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Utilize recovery experience to assist Safe Harbor clients in navigating systems for authorization/ continuation of treatment services.
• Work with referral sources (i.e., emergency rooms, crisis centers) to increase transitions of care to the SAHL Safe Harbor service sites.
• Complete outreach activities with referral resources to bring community awareness to Safe Harbor services.
• Teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience.
• Assist the client in identifying possible barriers and directing client to community resources available to support self-sufficiency and social detriments of health outcomes.
• Assist client in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy
• Establish and maintain professional and timely documentation in the electronic medical records system, and seek necessary assistance to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders by reading relevant materials and participating in continuing education seminars, webinars and other in-service training when offered.
• Provide transportation coordination and drive as needed to assist clients with prompt access to care and SUD treatment services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
• Self-identified as a person who has direct personal experience living in recovery from substance use/co-occurring disorder
• Have significant experience (36-months minimum) working on his/her own recovery and an ability to manage his/her own wellness