Peer Specialist - Grant Funded

Brief Description

Department: Eleventh Division Circuit Court
Position Control Number: 0434-010
FLSA Status: Personal Staff not subject to FLSA
Safety Sensitive Designation: Not applicable
Random Drug/Alcohol Test: No
Opening Date: July 8, 2026
Closing Date: July 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Job Summary

Provides assistance, coordination, and staff support between Pulaski County and local service-providing agencies regarding ex-offenders returning to the community from Pulaski County Adult Drug Court.

Essential Job Functions

• Affords drug court participants in setting recovery goals and action plans.
• Offers emotional, informational, instrumental, and affiliation support services to drug court participants.
• Aids participants in problem-solving by connecting to resources related to recovery, sober living facilities, promoting new social skills, and enhancing job skills.
• Assists individuals with collateral issues, including criminal justice and/or coexisting physical or mental challenges.
• Encourages education and employment advancement and assists with addiction-related problem-solving.
• Teaches core recovery values, tolerance, acceptance, and gratitude.
• Teaches and demonstrates appropriate self-expression and self-reflection.
• Acts as a coach and mentor and helps clients to set goals and work toward developing skills.
• Aids individuals in developing natural support and socialization/integration skills.
• Conducts job-related training, including interviewing skills, preparing resumes, etc.
• Supports and encourages participants through one-on-one and group meetings; shares and discusses common experiences.
• Teaches self-management skills to enhance overall independence.
• Conducts interviews with participants to verify qualifications of State requirements.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with local and state corrections agencies, faith and community agencies, and businesses to link participants to workforce resources, employment training, support services, and employment opportunities in cooperation with the re-entry partnership and network.
• Operates a computer, utilizing databases, spreadsheets, Data Assessment Plans (DAP), progress notes, surveys, and software used to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Requests appointments and applications for Medicare, Medicaid, veteran benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), housing, and court dates.
• Conducts a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
• Facilitates and participates in the Drug Court Alumni Group.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

Performs other related duties as required.

Personnel Supervised

None.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a smoking-restricted office environment. Occasional trips to various locations within the county may be required; some travel may be required after normal business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED equivalency;
• Certain experience working with community organizations, social work agencies, or a related field;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and adult maltreatment check.
• Must possess or be able to immediately obtain Peer Specialist Certification.

Summary

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accessibility Notice

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