Jail-Based Peer Support Specialist

Start something meaningful - join our innovative team.Southwestern Behavioral Healthcareis looking for compassionate and dedicatedFull-Time and Part-time Peer Support Specialiststo join ourJail-basedteam. If youre passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey and making a meaningful impact during a critical time of change we want to hear from you.

Please note: Weekend availability is required.

Hourly rate for Peer Support Specialist with Certification by DMHA as a Certified Peer $17.50/hour

Hourly rate for Peer Support Specialist with NO Certification $16/hour

Why Work For Southwestern

• Affordable Medical Dental Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance starting Day One
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential counseling and support resources.
• Telehealth
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Double pay for holidays worked
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Continuing education and training through Relias and in-person opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with substance use disorders as they prepare for recovery and community reentry.
• Engage individuals early during booking and intake to identify recovery support needs.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and advocacy within the Vanderburgh County Jail using a person-centered trauma-informed approach
• Connect participants with treatment recovery and community resources.
• Assist with reentry planning to promote successful transitions back into the community.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification preferred; eligibility required.
• To be considered certified must have either:
  • Indiana Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP-DMHA) or
  • Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC-A or CPRC ICAADA)
  • To see if you are eligible please go to:FSSA: DMHA: Indiana Certified Peer Support ProfessionalsorMental Health America of Indiana CPRC
• Valid drivers license and required insurance
• All candidates must undergo required background checks and a drug screen. Findings are evaluated in accordance with applicable laws VCS policy and organizational policy and do not automatically disqualify applicants.

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process please call .