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THE SALVATION ARMY
NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION
Harbor Light
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Peer Support Specialist
LOCATION/DEPT: Harbor Light
REPORTS TO: Support Programs Manager
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPES: RPT
DEPARTMENT MISSION
To provide each client with positive, professional, and quality service; always promoting respect dignity and fairness to each client, while making appropriate referrals which will assist clients in reaching their maximum level of independence.
PROGRAM/CLIENT ENVIRONMENT
The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc.) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.
OUTCOMES
The Peer Support Specialist will aid clients seeking recovery support services and give insight from their lived experiences as clients navigate through the recovery process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Support Programs Manager.
In contacts related to this position duties, this individual acts as a representative of the Army and its mission.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
This individual will be evaluated on how effectively and efficiently the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
COMPETENCIES
POSITION LIMITATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.Full Time
$38k-72k (estimate)
03/16/2024
04/28/2024
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