Charleston County, SC
Peer Support Specialist - DAODAS
Charleston County, SC, Columbia, SC, United States
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : SC, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: DS209884
Department: DAODAS
Opening Date: 12/03/2024
Description
This position provides peer support services to patients in a substance use disorder treatment facility in various treatment settings including admissions/helpline, opioid treatment clinic, outpatient, residential, and withdrawal management services.
This position is grant funded. Continuation of employment in this position is contingent on grant funding.
STARTING HOURLY: $15.00
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Location : SC, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: DS209884
Department: DAODAS
Opening Date: 12/03/2024
Description
This position provides peer support services to patients in a substance use disorder treatment facility in various treatment settings including admissions/helpline, opioid treatment clinic, outpatient, residential, and withdrawal management services.
This position is grant funded. Continuation of employment in this position is contingent on grant funding.
STARTING HOURLY: $15.00
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to assess strengths, challenges, resources, and goals (i.e., recovery capital) across multiple life domains
- Develop recovery plans to support clients as they transition to the community
- Use recovery oriented practices such motivational interviewing
- Good working knowledge of medications for treatment of opioid use disorders and their benefits
- Compliance with all Charleston Center/ Charleston County Policies and Procedures
- Provide after hours and emergency coverage as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma with two years or more in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders and a willingness to self-identify as a person in recovery
- Certification as a Peer Support Specialist within two years of hire date. If not currently certified become "in-process" within 30 days of hire.
- A valid SC driver's license and 10-year driving record
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and computer skills
- Spanish speaking candidates highly desired
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program