Peer Support Specialist - Criminal Justice Systems - Time Limited

About the role

Salt Lake County seeks to enrich the community with talented individuals who enjoy working in a team environment dedicated to improving lives. This career offers a unique opportunity to connect with the community and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Supports program participants in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Provides a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
• Aids in identifying personal interests, goals, strengths, and barriers to recovery for program participants.
• Facilitates connections between clients and community-based support resources, behavioral health services, and other ancillary services.
• Delivers recovery education to program participants and their family members/support persons throughout their recovery journey.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with community groups and agencies.
• Collects and distributes community-based recovery group meeting materials and schedules as needed.
• Maintains documentation, logs, reports, and records of client interactions and services provided in appropriate files and databases.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.
• Knowledge and training to provide a trauma-informed approach using trauma-specific interventions within one year of hire.
• Certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist/Peer Recovery Coach from an approved curriculum.
• Security clearance through the Salt Lake County Jail.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic structure of the criminal justice system.
• Understanding of community resources for substance abuse treatment and recovery support.
• Knowledge of state and federal mandates related to substance abuse recovery.
• Understanding of the signs and effects of substance abuse on individuals and families.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build rapport with clients and engage them in case management.
• Compliance with Utah Peer Support Specialist Code of Ethics & CPSS Core Competencies.
• Confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards.
• Development of supportive relationships with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor while working with potentially distressed individuals.
• Effective communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Use of computer office equipment relevant to job duties.

Benefits

Join a career that includes:

• 12 holidays per year.
• Up to 24 vacation days per year.
• 12 sick days and one personal day per year.
• Retirement options (hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution).
• Medical coverage with a 100% county-paid premium option.
• Dental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designees.
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid.
• Onsite medical clinic, childcare, and gym.
• Hospital insurance, pet insurance, auto, and home insurance discounts.
• County facilities discounts.

Pay

Salary range: TBD

Schedule

Hours: TBD