Hybrid Peer Support Specialist [non-exempt] Greenville/Spartanburg, SC bei Concordance
Concordance · Greenville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Greenville
Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Each participant is formally supported by our Care Team for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care.
Position Overview:
The Peer Support Specialist works alongside participants, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. In this role, you will support participants as they transition to post-release programming, help participants navigate daily schedules, and provide trauma-informed encouragement and motivation in daily interactions.
The Peer Support Specialist works alongside participants, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. In this role, you will support participants as they transition to post-release programming, help participants navigate daily schedules, and provide trauma-informed encouragement and motivation in daily interactions.
Key Responsibilities - your role will involve:
Providing supportive care to participants:
- Ensuring a caring welcome for participants during their first day at the Center for post-release programming and orienting them to the program
- Facilitating morning and afternoon circle, substance use recovery groups, 12-step education, and overall wellness activities
- Managing nutrition program during mealtimes and breaks
- Assisting participants with appointments in the community, as needed
- Promoting a positive atmosphere, sense of community, cleanliness, and respect at the Center
- Leading by example for participants to learn professionalism and prosocial behaviors
- Other duties or projects as needed
Communicating with multi-disciplinary care team:
- Documenting participant interactions in electronic record system
- Communicating participant needs to the care team and Center Coordinator
- Working collaboratively with the Case Manager, Career Coach, and Therapist assigned to each participant, providing input on progress to ensure consistency in instruction/learning pre-to-post release and alignment with participants’ goals
- Participating in internal meetings and contributing thoughts or ideas to enhance quality or programming offered
The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for Concordance’s mission
- Energy for multi-disciplinary, team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by compassion, energy, and ability to build rapport
- Ability to foster rapport while maintaining professional boundaries with participants
- High quality verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with documenting participant interactions in case notes
- Familiarity with and endorsement of 12-step programming
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Must have, or be eligible to obtain within first 90 days, Certified Peer Support credential in state of Center
- Class E Driver’s License
- Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations and/or lived experience with recovery or the justice system
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Sit, stand, and walk for a considerable amount of time throughout the day
- Facilitate 45min groups without a break
- Drive large vehicle with participants
- Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classroom around including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.
Additional Information:
Why join Concordance?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.
Team benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of ensuring time for yourself and your family. We offer competitive pay and paid time off, a matching 401(k), and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, we cover other benefits such as basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program, which gives you quick access to a wide range of life resources.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- 401(K) matching program
- Generous PTO
- Wellness Stipend
Conditions of employment:
The offer for the right candidate is contingent upon successfully completing the following requirements:
- Passing a drug test
- Satisfactory completion of a background check
- Signing the team member handbook
- Verification of employment Verification of education
- Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
- Declaration of no conflicts of interest
Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our mission. Join this incredible team and support our efforts to expand our impact.
