Peer Support Specialist - DAODAS
Charleston County
Customer Service
North Charleston, SC, USA
Posted on Sunday, September 10, 2023
- Description
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This position provides peer support services to patients in a substance use disorder treatment facility in various treatment settings including admissions/helpline, opioid treatment clinic, outpatient, residential, and withdrawal management services.
HIRING HOURLY: $15.00
This position is grant funded. Continuation of employment in this position is contingent on grant funding.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY, 12/31/2023
- Duties and Responsibilities
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- Ability to assess strengths, challenges, resources, and goals (i.e., recovery capital) across multiple life domains
- Develop recovery plans to support clients as they transition to the community
- Use recovery oriented practices such motivational interviewing
- Good working knowledge of medications for treatment of opioid use disorders and their benefits
- Compliance with all Charleston Center/ Charleston County Policies and Procedures
- Provide after hours and emergency coverage as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum Qualifications
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- High School Diploma with two years in recovery from Substance Use Disorders and a willingness to self-identify as a person in recovery.
- Certification as a Peer Support Specialist within two years of hire date. If not currently certified become “in-process” within 30 days of hire.
- A valid SC driver’s license and 10-year driving record
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and computer skills
- Spanish speaking candidates highly desired