The Pathfinder Network is seeking a Gender-Responsive Peer Support Specialist to provide one-on-one mentoring and group intervention services to system-involved individuals in need of recovery support and services.
Requirements
- Lived experience with addiction and recovery and criminal justice involvement
- Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Certified Recovery Mentor and/or Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor
- Released from prison/jail and completed all forms of community supervision no less than two years ago
- Must be in recovery from substance use dependence and have a minimum of 2 years recovery
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Experience delivering peer support services
- Awareness of Trauma-Informed practices and approaches
- Experience working with mental health and substance abuse treatment agencies
- Experience facilitating groups
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance
- Basic level computer capabilities in use of web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheet data entry
- Must be at least 21 years of age to gain access to Correctional Facilities
- Must pass a criminal history background check (a criminal record is not automatically disqualifying), employment verification, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana)
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (12 accrued vacation days + 12 accrued sick days during your first year of employment, mental wellness hours)
- 17 paid days of significance each year
- Extended holiday days of significance with a week off at the end of the year and 3 4-day weekends
- Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
- Employer-paid employee-only medical, vision and dental coverage starting first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Assistance Program, and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
- 401k retirement plan with 3% employer match, fully vested immediately
- Employer-paid short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment
- Supplemental virtual healthcare for employees and dependents
- Employment with TPN may mean you are eligible for Public Service Student Loan forgiveness
- Employee recognition program, staff appreciation awards and swag store
- Bilingual pay differential for eligible positions
- Shared Leadership model and opportunities to contribute to agency success and growth
- Development opportunities and trainings
