Adult Peer Support Specialist - Amethyst - Military veterans preferred

A Substance Abuse Worker provides basic supervision and assistance to clients of a residential substance abuse program. The Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) provide assistance to clients of a substance abuse program using their unique lived experiences to guide and support others in some form of recovery.

Essential Functions:?

• Supervises clients during shift. This includes bed checks, meal supervision, taking vitals, observing self-administration of meds, and supervising passes and visitors.

• Provides assistance to office support staff by copying forms, filing, and recombining charts that are ready for termination as necessary.

• Leads “pass” process group on Sunday or other support type groups and documents on each client.

• Facilitates community building exercises and orientation groups. Handles the logistics of patient arrival and departure. Manages follow up appointments.

• Transports clients to and from CFC, recreational outings and doctor appointments. Monitors and documents client behaviors. Attends and helps document Family Educational groups.

• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:?

• High school diploma or GED

• Must possess valid driver’s license