LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Klallam Counseling Services
Substance Use Disorder Peer Support Specialist
OVERVIEW: The Substance Use Disorder Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing case management, collaboration, and support needed to assist KCS clients in exercising control over their own life and recovery process. Klallam Counseling Services provides a holistic treatment model for substance use disorder in a team environment.
LOCATION: Klallam Counseling Services
SUPERVISED BY: Treatment Program Manager
POSITION STATUS: Regular full-time non-exempt. This position includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, annual/sick leave benefits
SALARY LEVEL: $19-21 Depending on Experience
WORK SCHEDULE: Business hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The work schedule for this position may vary depending on agency needs. Must have the ability to work daytime, evenings, and weekends as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
- Collaborate with Substance Use Disorder Professionals to provide support to clients in meeting their treatment goals.
- Document client encounters in accordance with agency policy.
- Assist clients in making and getting to essential appointments.
- Provide transportation for clients when necessary and appropriate under KCS transportation policies.
- Participate in activities designed to increase productivity within KCS.
- Maintains an up to date phone and address list of referral agents and community resources.
- Maintains knowledge of community resources and assists clients in appropriate use and access to community resources.
- Communicate and work effectively with all outside referral sources/community resources.
- Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a part of the KCS team.
- Attend KCS staffing meetings to provide updates and input.
- Maintain professional boundaries and set a positive example of behaviors for clients.
- Assist in building positive working relationships with staff in all departments of the Lower Elwha Health Department and all other LEKT departments.
- Represent KCS program at community events when requested.
- Assist in developing and planning community and recovery events/actives sponsored by KCS.
- Run agency related errands as required.
- Other duties as assigned that are relevant to the successful operation of the agency.
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