Position Summary :
Provides peer support and transportation services to Safe Harbor clients.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions.
- Assist clients in determining the steps he / she needs to take in order to gain access to treatment services and support the client with identifying and adequately addressing barriers.
- Assist clients in locating, joining, and finding means to participate in self-help / support groups such as NA, AA and Celebrate Recovery.
- Model and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
- Utilize recovery experience to assist Safe Harbor clients in navigating systems for authorization / continuation of treatment services.
- Work with referral sources (i.e., emergency rooms, crisis centers) to increase transitions of care to the SAHL Safe Harbor service sites.
- Complete outreach activities with referral resources to bring community awareness to Safe Harbor services.
- Teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience.
- Assist the client in identifying possible barriers and directing client to community resources available to support self-sufficiency and social detriments of health outcomes.
- Assist client in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy
- Establish and maintain professional and timely documentation in the electronic medical records system, and seek necessary assistance to ensure compliance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders by reading relevant materials and participating in continuing education seminars, webinars and other in-service training when offered.
- Provide transportation coordination and drive as needed to assist clients with prompt access to care and SUD treatment services.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities :
Qualifications :
Education / Experience :
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
- Self-identified as a person who has direct personal experience living in recovery from substance use / co-occurring disorder
- Have significant experience (36-months minimum) working on his / her own recovery and an ability to manage his / her own wellness
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