Peer Specialist - Fusion Studios - 10798

The Peer Specialist provides assistance, peer support, case management collaboration, advocacy for program residents, and identifying life choices and helping them overcome obstacles to achieving their goals. The Peer Specialist will promote personal growth, development, and recovery, focusing on the residents' strengths.

Requirements

• Prior or current recipient of substance abuse treatment and/or mental health or homeless services, with the ability to role model recovery, and who is actively participating in their own recovery
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance treatment disorders
• High degree of knowledge and experience working with individuals who are homeless
• Evidence or experience with program implementation
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions, work variable hours and be available 24/7 to respond support staff in responding to crises

Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year