Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Summary

A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist brings the lived experience of recovery, combined with training and supervision, to assist others in initiating and maintaining recovery, helping to enhance the quality of personal and family life in long-term recovery.

Salary: $50,000 annually

Working At NYAP

• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 22 days off each year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Peace Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Responsibilities

The Peer Recovery Specialist will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Participate in the development of the individual treatment/service plans with the client, caregiver(s), referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support.
• Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the individuals’ primary families or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the individual’s case plan.
• Regularly review the goals, progress, and activities of the assigned individual with the supervisor.
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with the individual to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with the individual to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the individual in achieving identified goals.
• Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting recovering persons to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school Diploma.
• Have acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

• 2 years’ experience working directly with individuals is preferred.
• Works well independently and as a team member.
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
• Openness to traveling as needed.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

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Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.