Peer Support Specialist/Driver (HIOP)
Peer Support Specialist/Driver (HIOP)
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Spero Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our awesome team in Marion!
This position is for a Peer Support Specialist who supports the mission of Saving Lives Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships in an integrated team with patients receiving counseling case management and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health believes better outcomes are achieved when you treat the whole person through integrated care. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in someones life Spero Health is the right place for you!
The Peer Support Specialists responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide recovery education to patients for every phase of treatment.
- Provide a model for both people in recovery and teammates by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
- Assist patients in identifying their personal interests goals strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery.
- Provide coaching to patients to develop their own plan for advancing their recovery.
- Support connections to community based mutual self-help groups.
- Guide patient toward the identification and achievement of specific goals defined by the patient and specified in the Treatment Plan.
- Participate in the Clinical Review process and team meetings as appropriate
- Promote socialization recovery self-advocacy preservation and enhancement of community living skills for patients.
- Use your experience to assist patients in finding THEIR voice and not echoing yours
- Documentation evaluation and achieving outcomes
- Knowledge and practice of ethical boundaries
- Safely operate a company vehicle to transport patients to and from scheduled appointments including to therapy sessions community outings or other designated locations.
- Maintaining a clean and safe driving environment adhering to all traffic laws and enduring proper vehicle maintenance.
- Accurately document patient transportation details including pick-up and drop-off times any relevant observations and any incident.
EDUCATION:
- High school graduate or GED
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a history of Substance Abuse Diagnosis and Treatment (one year post treatment)
- Ability to demonstrate two years of recovery involvement.
- License: Valid drivers license reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance
- Certification: Must have credential Peer Recovery Supporter
Spero Health will provide the following training required for HIOP programs all of which must be completed within the first 90 days of employment:
- CPR Certification Basic First Aid Narcan Administration and De-Escalation Training
BENEFITS:
- Medical Dental and Health Savings Account
- Vision Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement program with company match
- Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts via Tickets at Work
LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS:
- Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
- Please see the website at out our website below for more information:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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