Peer Coordinator CCBCH

Peer Coordinator CCBCH

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to utilize an electronic medical record
• Understanding of substance use/ co-occurring disorders
• Understanding of medicated assisted treatment
• Working knowledge of recovery
• Ability to be innovative and be flexible
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practices
• Critical thinking skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Manages timeline to complete tasks and meets deadlines
• High school diploma or GED required
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist required

Responsibilities

• Provide matrix supervision to all certified peers and individuals working toward certification throughout Centerstone
• Coordinate and facilitate peer support groups and individual peer support sessions
• Train and supervise peer support staff
• Provide regular feedback and guidance to peer support staff
• Advocate for the needs and rights of individuals receiving peer support services
• Assist peers in setting and achieving personal goals
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure engagement and participation in peer support programs
• Collaborate with other service providers to ensure comprehensive and integrated support for peers
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of peer support programs and implement changes as necessary
• Plan and facilitate educational workshops and support groups for peers and community members
• Promote awareness and understanding of peer support services within the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services preferred
• Three to five years’ experience working as a certified peer in a behavioral health environment with addictions/substance use disorder
• Experience working in a peer role within a treatment setting is required
• Experience supervising is preferred
• Experience in evidence-based and best practices interventions is preferred