Peer Support Specialist - Drug Court

Job Title

This is a direct service position serving as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent has responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; provide mental health and substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation; and provide crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees. Work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.

Work is reviewed through periodic meetings, reports written, client records, performance indicator results, direct observation, and conformance with agency/program policies, procedures and practices, state and federal regulations.

* Position floats between Daytona Beach and Deland*

* Direct, lived experience in substance abuse/use required*

Top reasons to work for SMA Healthcare:

• Career growth and advancement potential
• Great benefits such as:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)

Essential Job Functions:

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides case management and coaching to all clients in line with the required program model. Participates in treatment team meetings as scheduled. Tasks may include locating and coordinating services; implementing interventions; educating clients and the members of their networks; providing direct services in order to maximize community independence; building relationships; modeling behaviors; advocating for rights and preferences;

transporting clients; going into clients' homes; building employability and vocational abilities; modeling and teaching ADL skills; promoting wellness behaviors; developing social skills; counseling and advising; building budgeting skills; organizing and coordinating special events, projects, social activities, and outings; and supporting clients so that their quality of life is maximized. Completes documentation to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.

Collaborates with and assists other SMA staff in a supportive case management role including sharing case management duties, actively participating in staff meetings, leading groups, participating in trainings, and sharing resources and information. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Willing to identify as a person in recovery from substance use, and certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is preferred. Experience in court mandated programs preferred. Additional education and/or experience may be required per program requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities:
Must be knowledgeable and have experience with care of adults with severe and persistent mental illness as well as chemically dependent adults. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships and maintain healthy boundaries and respect for client rights and personal preferences. Knowledge of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses, and/or chemical dependence. Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their side effects.

Ability to quickly assess situations and use sound judgment in defusing potentially risk situations. Ability to identify services needed by clients during the rehabilitation process. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, medical and clinical professionals, and the general public. Ability to prepare clear and concise client documentation/reports. Ability to handle verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive persons and utilize aggression control techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of the person, other persons, and employees on the team.

Ability to incorporate cultural and age appropriate care into all aspects of communication and service delivery. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other…