Family Peer Recovery Support Specialist- Child Abuse and Trauma Services

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Raised or lived with a child who has emotional problems and received services
• Specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or related field as required
• Ability to work well under pressure meeting deadlines with efficiency and consistency while maintaining a balance between good physical and mental health and the job requirements
• Ability to effectively organize and plan field-work, schedule to best service and maximize the needs of consumers
• Ability to establish working relationships with clinical, administrative, and support staff in order to develop professionalism and coordination within the team to maximize services available
• Ability to effectively interact with staff, consumers, family members, administration and the community, both in person and on the telephone
• Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office
• Personal automobile to transport clients

Qualifications

• Family Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification (after hire)
• Case Manager I Certification (within 60 days of eligibility)
• Wellness Coach Certification (after hire)

Benefits

• Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record (required for travel and client transportation)
• Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.