Peer Support Specialist - South Loop - Chicago
About the role
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with patients with substance use, mental health or co-occurring challenges to enhance their recovery, in individual and group settings.
- Provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support with appropriate professional boundaries and means.
- Prioritize engagement with all newly admitted patients.
- Aid and provide motivation, support, and education to individuals in treatment at FGC.
- Train in the use of personal and community resources.
Schedule
Monday thru Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Starting Date
ASAP
Pay
$18.26 - $22.00 per hour, based on certification; Sign-on bonus available for certified candidates.
Work Location
2630 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- EAP
- 401k pension plan
- Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED with some formal or informal experience in behavioral healthcare and/or community relations arena is preferred. Past or present consumer of substance abuse services with a history of managing one’s own illness. Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with an addiction problem. Past experience working directly with people in a service oriented field is beneficial. Active membership in a consumer advocacy or self-help group.
Skills
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or be certified within one year of employment date.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- EAP
- 401k pension plan
- Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package