Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

As one of the fastest growing behavioral health organizations in the nation, Concordance supports individuals leaving prison on their healing journey, giving participants an opportunity to lead joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives.

Our holistic, integrated, evidence-based re-entry model is unique in its scope and unparalleled in its impact. Since our inception in 2015, we have driven a 56% reduction in reincarceration among our participants within three years of their release from prison.

In addition, we have received accreditation from CARF, the leading accreditor of nonprofit, health and human services organizations.

Our passionate, motivated, talented team makes this happen and we’re seeking exceptional candidates to join us! Now is the perfect time to apply, as we expand our life-changing program to new Centers across the country.

Overview :

The Peer Support Specialist works alongside participants, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. In this role, you will support participants as they transition to post-release programming, help participants navigate daily schedules, and provide trauma-informed support in daily interactions.

Your role will involve :

• Providing supportive care to participants :
• Assisting Case Managers and Enrollment & Intake Therapist with supporting participants in the transition to post-release programming
• Facilitating morning and afternoon circle and participant Wellness Practice groups
• Managing participant food and programming during mealtimes and breaks
• Assisting participants with appointments in the community, as needed
• Promoting a positive atmosphere, sense of community, cleanliness, and respect at the Center
• Communicating with multi-disciplinary care team :
• Documenting participant interactions in electronic record system
• Communicating participant needs to the care team and Center Coordinator
• Working collaboratively with the Community and Life Skills team, Case Manager, Career Coach, and Therapist assigned to each participant, providing input on progress to ensure consistency in instruction / learning pre-to-post release and alignment with participants’ goals
• Participating in internal meetings (Community and Life Skills team meetings, All Team meetings, 1 : 1 supervisor meetings, and training sessions)

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

The right candidate will come with :

• Passion for Concordance’s mission
• Energy for multi-disciplinary, team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by compassion, energy, and ability to build rapport
• High quality verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with documenting participant interactions in case notes
• Familiarity with and endorsement of 12-step programming

Required education, licensure, and experience :

• High school degree or equivalent
• Driver’s License
• Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations and / or lived experience with recovery or the justice system
• CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred

What to expect when you join Concordance

A driven team with a desire to help our participants move forward. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences from behavioral health to corporate strategy and beyond, but we all come together with the goal to restore individuals, rebuild families, transform communities, and advance the field of re-entry.

Team benefits :

We know the importance of work-life balance and the value of having time for yourself and your family on a consistent basis.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus we pay for additional benefits including basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program so you have quick access to a wide range of life resources.

• Signing bonus for new team members
• Consistent hours
• 401(K) matching program
• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO
• Bonuses

Join our team at Concordance where you can make a real difference, be part of an inspired and inspiring group of people, and, together, help drive our strategic future by redefining social justice and change.