Support Technician/Peer Support Specialist

Weber Recovery Center provides care for both men and women ages 18 and up who struggle with drug addiction and other substance abuse issues. We offer inpatient social detoxification, residential, and intensive outpatient treatment. We assist individuals in succeeding with their long-term rehabilitation and recovery goals. Through a therapeutic approach and a sense of unity we empower individuals to reach a full and permanent recovery from their dependency by introducing a new hope and a life worth living.

Task:

Monitor and record patients’ progress in order to ensure that goals and objectives are met

Report status of residents to Supervisor and perform all charting as directed.

Responsible for managing facility duties as directed by Supervisor

Facilitate client groups, document group notes

SKILLS:

Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.

ATTRIBUTES:

Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through

spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will

understand

Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.

Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Peer Support Certification - Preferred

High school diploma and one year of sobriety

Must pass full background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Capable of performing job description and responsibilities.

Lifting up to 50 lbs

We see each individual as a whole person, and do not simply label them as “an addict.” As such, we view clients through a trauma-informed lens, using a research-based and holistic approach. We believe in teaching recovery skills from a clinical perspective in a real-world, peer-based atmosphere