What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Case Manager Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) position at Coastal Horizons Center?
At Coastal Horizons, our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Peer Support Specialist - Case Manager to join our dynamic team. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to explore the exciting positions available with us.
JOB TITLE: Peer Support Specialist - Case Manager Post Overdose Response Team (PORT)
HOURS: Full time, Exempt, 6:30am-3:30pm
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
The position of Peer Support Specialist - Case Manager (PSSCM) is an integral part of the Coastal Horizons Post Overdose Response Team approach to integrated care for overdose survivors, and others close to them, to get them into treatment and safety. Duties include making connections with EMT, Harm Reduction, Sober Living facilities, as well as other community partners to develop a relationship to further advance the program. The Peer Support Specialist will provide recovery-based support for Coastal Horizons Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) to assist those who have had a recent overdose or are at risk of an overdose in accessing treatment or harm reduction services. The Peer Support Specialist is an integral part of Coastal Horizons Center’s team approach to integrated care for behavioral health and medical care. The Peer Specialist works with clients referred for this program in accessing and utilizing treatment, mental health, and health care resources due to their addiction and risk of overdose and/or death. Their role is to improve positive client outcomes through linking clients to medication management, coordinating care, educating clients, positive role modeling, building trust between clients and their clinical and medical practitioners, supporting and connecting them to community recovery programs, and enhancing communication and the continuity of care. They will teach, mentor and monitor clients on issues relevant to their care. Clients will include those identified by the Coastal Horizons Center Treatment program, Community Paramedics, Hospital, LEAD, CoC clients, or other community partners.
The PORT PSSCM utilizes their own history and lived experience to assist those referred to the PORT program to remove barriers to accessing community resources including: treatment for addiction, mental health, or other areas needed for an individual to gain stability. PORT PSSCM conducts outreach to adult overdose survivors in a variety of locations which include a person’s home, outside on the streets, homeless encampments, and restaurants to reduce barriers for treatment. PORT PSSCM makes connections with EMS, local shelters, community partners, to develop a relationship to further advance the program. PORT PSSCM provides direct services to the most vulnerable, underserved adults who have recently overdosed or are at risk of overdose.
Required Educational/ Qualifications:
Personal history of lived addiction/recovery and as consumer of behavioral health services preferred, or experience/demonstrated knowledge of care and wellness plan coordination, in addition to local resources. Two (2) years of recovery with mental health or substance use required. PSS Certification/WRAP Preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Must be willing to transport clients
- Must be willing to conduct home visits
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
- Retirement savings plan/401K
- Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
- Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events
REQUEST FOR ACCOMIDATIONS:
If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
EEO STATEMENT
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.