Metamorphosis Peer Specialist

Eligibility Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of work experience; or any equivalent combinations of education, training and/or experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum work experience requirement may be considered for a trainee status.

• Lived experience as an adult in substance use addiction and recovery for a minimum of 2 years.
• Lived experience as a family member or caregiver to another person who is living with a substance use condition.
• Lived experience as a veteran of any branch of the armed forces who is in recovery for a minimum of 2 years.
• Age between 18 and 27 at the time of application and lived experience as a person who, between 14 and 25, experienced a significant life challenge related to substance use, withdrawal, overdose, or a family member, now living a wellness or recovery‑oriented lifestyle for at least two years.

A valid Florida Driver License is required. A Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6‑7 will be reviewed prior to employment. If, within the past 24 months, the applicant’s record has more than three moving traffic infractions or three or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or a combination), or a conviction or pending charge for driving under the influence, or any violation of federal or state law or regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and all applicable background checks, pre‑hire and ongoing. Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This position requires a screening through the Clearinghouse.

This is a grant‑funded position. Employees are eligible for benefits but have no guarantee of permanent employment.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.

Works with staff and volunteers to continually reassess the Center’s programs, policies, operations, and curricula to move us toward ever better access.

Fosters a collegial community that builds on the strengths of its residents and staff.

Under supervision, provides peer specialized mobile response services to clients and families to include prompt screening, intervention support, and linkage to community services.

Reviews the daily processing of mobile response calls, resident feedback, follow‑up contacts, and warm handoffs to community providers.

Participates in outreach activities to educate the community about substance use, the risk of overdose and death, recovery, residential program services, and court processes.

Enters data related to peer services and compiles reports to be reviewed by a higher‑level supervisor.

Tracks cases needing follow‑up, contacts and meets clients as scheduled, verifies completed referrals, provides satisfaction surveys to clients and tracks satisfaction surveys.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to program referrals and to provide appropriate services; drives to offsite locations to participate in outreach events and/or for training purposes. Drives clients to needed appointments and field trips in the community, as directed.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with care and a sense of urgency.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

NOTE:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Knowledge of difficulties associated with substance use addiction.
• Knowledge of challenges and adversities associated with recovery.
• Knowledge of barriers to treatment for substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of, and ability to, operate in a team…