Peer Support Specialist Jobs

Summary

The City of Charleston is looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join the Police Department. Peer Support Specialists are individuals who have been successful in their own substance use recovery, and work to help others in their recovery processes.

Examples of Duties

• Provide information on MAT medications and their potential benefits
• Provide recovery check-ups or other forms of continuing support at least 3 months after transition out of treatment services.
• Initiate participant assessments of strengths, challenges, resources, and goals (i.e., recovery capital) across multiple life domains
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Addiction Crisis Task Force Project Coordinator.
• Contribute effectively as a team member, participating in weekly team meetings, sharing ideas, and communicating with supervisors and other team members.
• Works primarily Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and after hours/ flexible coverage on a rotating basis.
• Working knowledge of and responsibility for service provider partnerships in the area.
• Use recovery oriented practices such motivational interviewing
• Identify mechanisms to increase the engagement and support to family members
• Refer clients for screening into Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services
• Compliance with all Charleston Center/ Charleston County and City of Charleston Policies and Procedures
• Develop recovery plans to support clients as they transition to the community, based on the wants, needs, and interest of the participants
• Maintain client charts according to quality standards regarding outreach content and timely entry to the Overdose Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) or a Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) as established by CPD policy/procedures.
• Maintain accurate records as required by agency policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Computer proficiency, including recording information in data systems
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and 10 year driving record.
• Ability to complete SC DAODAS Peer Support Specialist training and maintain certification for the duration of employment
• Two or more years of recovery from a substance use disorder and willingness to self-identify as a person in recovery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related professional experience
• Fluent in Spanish

** Pay listed reflects a pay plan adjustment of 4.3% that will take effect February 4, 2023 **

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits.