At First Step House, "We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery," and we are dedicated to this mission.We are hiring for a full time Peer Support Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah!!The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of targeted services with residential patients, all within the scope of his or her job. These services range from general support to developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing the highest possible care to every client served. This role can be complex as support staff must navigate between varying interests. For example, while client advocacy and rapport must be priorities, consideration must be given to the treatment implications of interventions prescribed by clinical staff. This role requires strong collaborative skills, as Peer Support Specialists work with various teams, including treatment teams and client recovery support staff. The Peer Support Specialist assists the Program Manager in providing the highest care to all program participants. The overall goals of this position are to (a) provide high-quality care/support for residents, (b) provide a high level of customer service for funders, residents, and other stake holders, (c) provide support for the clinical, and (d) work to increase resident engagement in the community.

Pay Ranges from $40,000 - 43,000 per year

Our full-time benefits include:

Flexible Schedule - 36 hour work week
Robust paid time off program with enhanced benefits as you grow with us
15 paid holidays annually, including your birthday
401(k) employer matching (up to 5%)
Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or Associates Degree and an active license in the State of Utah as a certified peer support specialist, is preferred.
Education in the Utah State Peer Support Specialist is highly preferred, but not required.
Experience in both substance abuse and mental health treatment field is preferred.
Mediation/ Conflict Resolution skills/ Crisis Management skills (MI, de-escalation tactics, etc.)

Duties include but not limited to:

Assists the program manager in managing the milieu, including behavior management, client de-escalation, and assistance in emergency medical situations.
Provides support to clinical staff, in being familiar with the core modalities (REBT, MRT, and MI) that are used in FSH programming.
Communicates treatment needs, as possibly identified during regular wellness recovery planning sessions, to the clinical and case management teams.
Provides regular transport to community support groups and community activities.
Utilizes other software programs as needed(e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).
Maintains organizational expectations for clinical productivity.
Attends all relevant employee training classes and clinical staff meetings.
Collaborates and consults with supervisors, treatment-team members, community partners, and other relevant parties concerning clinical issues.

For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website atAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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