Peer Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Providing recovery support services, as outlined in the service definition, to people that self-identify as being in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
• Uphold the culture, principles, and values of recovery in all aspects of services provided to individuals, family members, friends, and allies.
• Provide connections to local recovery communities within the ARSC, as well as treatment and recovery support services outside of the ARSC in the community.
• Provide peer support to persons who have experienced challenges with substance use or misuse in ARSC, at recovery events, meetings, and over the phone.
• Provide information and facilitate development of relationships with individuals, support/ mutual aid groups, and service providers when appropriate.
• Follow-up when peers agree.
• Manage boundaries in relationships and make adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership.
• Support families, friends, and allies.
• Provide support to families and allies of people that self-identify as being in recovery or who have challenges with substance use.
• Provide information and education about the recovery process to these individuals when appropriate.
• Manage boundaries in the relationship and make adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership.
• Implement programs.
• Aid Program Manager in the implementation of new services, meetings, workshops, community trainings, etc. based on feedback from Advisory Board and community.
• Record encounters and activities.
• Keep and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership including but not limited to Ones on ones, PCOMS, WRAP plans, etc.
• Check voicemail and respond to any peer requiring services. Including ASO submissions.
• Complete daily opening/closing cleaning duties and sign off on weekly sheet.
• Keep building clean and orderly; this may inlcude dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, grounds cleanup outside, and maintaining porches.
• Report any damage or maintenance issues to supervisor in a timely manor to ensure the sfaety of the building.
• Travel some travel required, primarily within area serviced by ARSC and for advocacy/recovery events within the state.
• A company vehicle is to be used if available.
• Reports to work as scheduled. Follows agency procedure for reporting absence. Notifies management two weeks in advance for any PTO requests.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with having a mental health diagnosis, behavioral health diagnosis, or addiction recovery OR being a parent to a child with a diagnosis.