Hybrid Peer Support Specialist (Stepping Up) presso Forsyth County (NC)
Forsyth County (NC) · Winston-Salem, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in Winston-Salem
About the Department
Position Duties
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of the specialized population to which the employee is assigned;
- Thorough knowledge of public and private community resources to assist participants with
appropriate referrals;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, their
families, jail staff, court staff, stakeholders, and the general public; and
- Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with others and to exercise sound judgment in
appraising situations and making decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED, or an Associate's degree with one year experience as a Peer Support Counselor. Peer Support Specialist certification is required.
Valid driver's license required.
Experience as a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) trainer, preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.
Other Qualifications
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Interacts daily with participants of the Stepping Up program through community field work, office, & telephone communications;
Assists the Stepping Up Program Supervisor with administrative duties to include collecting data from participants to establish program performance outcomes;
Provides one-on-one peer counseling to understand the service needs of program participants for referral to community agencies;
Assists in developing recovery plans and supports participants' follow-through to meet plan goals and target dates;
Provides WRAP training to participants, if trained and,
Receives ongoing training in peer counseling and human services interaction.
