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Harriman, TN | Full Time
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Peer Support Specialist
Westcare Harriman, TN
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Full Time 6 Months Ago
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Westcare is Hiring a Peer Support Specialist Near Harriman, TN

Salary: $15-$17 / HOURLY
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Health Savings Account
Qualifications:
  • Candidates Must be a Veteran
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide suicide prevention presentation to community organization such as faith-based groups, medical facilities, schools, local civic groups, governmental agencies, non-profit organization, veterans group, media (social media, bill boards, newspaper, radio), law enforcement, EMS, Mental Health Organization, University (GI Bill), apprenticeship programs,
  • Provide 988 suicide prevention material or Text TN to 7741741 information at every presentation
  • Provide Suicide Risk Screening Form high score would result in Counselor following up the next day
  • Provide in education for family members
  • Schedule activities for Veterans outside of the facility (such as nature walk, facilitate volunteer activities with local non-profits).
  • Screen veterans in the community for appropriateness for the program
  • Educates and refers clients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address their need for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, social service benefits, etc.;
  • Provides services that promote recovery and resiliency;
  • Assists assigned program participants with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community;
  • Acts as advocate on behalf of assigned program participants to improve access to needed services, information, and/or treatment
Position Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist works to provide both individual and group suicide prevention services to Veterans and their families.
What is WestCare?
WestCare, a family of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, provides a wide spectrum of health and human services in both residential and outpatient environments. Our services include substance abuse and addiction treatment, homeless and runaway shelters, domestic violence treatment and prevention, and mental health programs.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$35k-47k (estimate)

POST DATE

10/13/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

01/06/2023

WEBSITE

westcaresupplyzone.net

HEADQUARTERS

THOMASVILLE, GA

SIZE

<25

FOUNDED

1992

CEO

MARTA TURNER

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

INDUSTRY

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

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