Peer Specialist
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Job Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Program Summary:
Mobile-MAT (M-MAT)
The fundamental purpose of M-MAT is to reduce opioid-related harms by increasing access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Combined with counseling and psychosocial support MAT is considered the gold standard for treating opioid use disorders (OUD) providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to aid individuals on their path toward recovery. It addresses both addictions physical and psychological aspects providing an integrative and multifaceted treatment pathway.
Additionally the M-MAT unit will be a gateway for individuals seekingany and allservices offered by Circles of Care.
By having a mobile clinic positioned at various locations throughout the county we will expand and enhance access to populations who historically struggled to obtain substance use and behavioral health services. Extending community outreach and providing an integrated evidence-based solution to underserved individuals with OUD and other behavioral health concerns Circles of Care intends to (1) increase MAT treatment initiation rates (2) increase treatment engagement and retention and (3) provide education and referrals to all levels of care offered at Circles of Care.
JOB SUMMARY:
The M-MAT Peer Specialist you will play a vital role in providing support guidance and advocacy to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure that clients receive comprehensive care and support throughout their recovery journey.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Lived experience with substance use and a personal in-recovery journey is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential or willingness to obtain certification within a year from the start date.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders recovery principles and harm reduction strategies.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Full-Time position. Flexible schedules!!Great benefits!!!
Benefits include:
- 26 paid days off (PTO) per year to start! PTO increases over time up to 44 days per year!!
- Sell back PTO at 100% value!
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Short-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- Life insurance is provided at 3 times your annual salary!
- Long-term disability is provided!
- Company-sponsored 401(a) funded at 8.5% to start!! Increase to 14.5% over time.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
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