Peer Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY
Provide education, assessment, intervention, outreach and transportation services to the Veterans, working with patients individually, intro to step-work, and education around other self-help modalities. Peer Support Specialist develops and maintains relationships with patients in the building as well as provides psychoeducation and aids in patient engagement and/or ATA blocks. Peer Support Specialist assists in coordination of speaker meetings, maintains calendar and coordinates with Alumni Services Coordinator. Peer Support Specialist coordinates community building activities that are recovery-based.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Peer Support Specialists perform job functions as determined by Program Director, CEO, and needs of the facility.
Provides transportation to VA appointments and/or other community appointments
Peer Support Specialist is responsible for groups/lectures, including:

Alternative Self-Help meetings (Intro to NA, Dharma, Smart Recovery, etc.) at designated times as determined by the Program Director

Meets with client within 24 hours of admission to complete a patient engagement.
Meets with patients weekly to review individual work and self-help introductions.
Maintains support in clinical programming with detox and veterans/first responders.
Provides support to Alumni Coordinator with scheduling Alumni speakers.
Works with patients to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery.
Orients the patient to the facility, program, and schedules.
Willingly shares personal recovery experiences, demonstrates and models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Assists in coordination of speakers to engage with patients in evening programming.
Assists in patient engagement with patients and ATA blocking.
Meets with patients individually to provide treatment work including but not limited to step work.
Completes Exit Surveys with discharging or step-down patients.
Complies with facility policies and procedures.
Participates in all staff meetings; responsible for obtaining information.
Approaches patients/family members, significant others, and visitors with a respectful caring manner to convey a sense of concern and warmth.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
Communicates and problem solves via the chain of command.
Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner, sensitive to patient and staff diversity.
Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
Completes daily tasks as assigned and documents the delivery of all patient services.
Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere.
Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.
Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
Performs all other tasks as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the field of substance abuse, knowledge of 12 steps or customer service.
Must be computer literate.
No education required. On-the-job training is offered.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in substance abuse is preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license

Employment Status: Full time
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6:30pm
Work location: Houston, TX
Compensation Range: $15-20 hourly