1 Peer Support Specialist Job in Hazel, IL
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The South Suburban Council is Hiring a Peer Support Specialist Near Hazel, IL
Responsibilities:
1. Peer Support:
- Establish rapport with individuals facing alcoholism and substance use challenges.
- Share personal experiences of recovery to inspire hope and provide relatable guidance.
- Collaborate with clients to identify strengths, triggers, and recovery goals.
- Assist individuals in developing personalized recovery plans and relapse prevention strategies.
- Advocate for clients' rights and preferences within the substance use treatment system.
- Support individuals in accessing and navigating relevant community resources.
- Conduct group sessions to provide education on addiction, recovery tools, and coping mechanisms.
- Facilitate workshops on life skills, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress.
- Provide timely reports and updates to the supervisory team.
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging times.
- Collaborate with crisis intervention teams and emergency services when necessary.
- Personal experience with successful recovery from alcoholism and substance use.
- Completion of a Peer Support Specialist training program.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of local substance use treatment resources and services.
- Certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
- Previous experience working in a substance use treatment or recovery-focused setting.
- Familiarity with harm reduction strategies.
Job Summary
Full Time
$38k-49k (estimate)
07/30/2023
05/12/2024
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