The Pathfinder Network (TPN) is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide one-on-one and group peer support services to justice system-involved individuals. The successful candidate will have lived experience with addiction and recovery, as well as experience delivering peer support services. TPN is an organization that provides comprehensive support and resources to individuals and families impacted by the justice system, and values diversity and equity in the workplace.
Requirements
- Lived experience with addiction and recovery and criminal justice involvement
- Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Certified Recovery Mentor, Peer Support Specialist or Traditional Health Worker
- 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
- Basic level computer capabilities in use of web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheet data entry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present and work with diverse audiences
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance
- Must be at least 21 years of age to gain access to Correctional Facilities
- Must pass a criminal history background check, employment verification, and drug screen
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- 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
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Assistance Program, and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
- 401k retirement plan with 3% employer match
- 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
