Job Description
Job Title: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist/ Substance Abuse Counselor
Pay Rate: $28.00 /hr. on w2 without benefits
Location: 927 E Baddour Parkway Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
Duration: 2 years
Shift Timings: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Description:
Facilitate Screening and Assessments: Conduct SUD screenings using validated tools, receive referrals, and perform evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder assessments. Provide crisis intervention and solution-focused counseling both in and out of health department settings.
Education and Outreach: Deliver education aimed at preventing drug overdose deaths and the spread of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis C and HIV. Engage in outreach at non-traditional organizations to identify clients in need of services. Distribute naloxone to clients.
Community Partnerships: Build and maintain partnerships with community resources, including Syringe Service Providers (SSPs), Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS), mental health agencies, and treatment providers. Foster linkages with other agencies in the assigned county/counties.
Client Linking and Support: Connect clients to a range of services including community mental health, substance use treatment, harm reduction, primary health services, and recovery support services. Disperse overdose education materials to clients and the public.
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Complete detailed progress notes, track referrals, and enter information accurately into record systems. Maintain records to comply with contract, state, grant, and agency requirements.
Team Participation: Attend team meetings, case conferences, and relevant training sessions to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery.
Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as required to meet the needs of the community and uphold agency standards.
Required Skills:
Collaborative team player with experience in peer services and leadership.
Knowledge of addiction recovery processes and recovery-oriented care principles.
Understanding and support for medication-assisted recovery practices.
Ability to develop and sustain relationships with individuals and organizations in the community.
Familiarity with community-based recovery support services in the service area.
Experience providing peer support and building effective relationships.
Strong commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
Proficient in active listening and asking supportive open-ended questions.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Cultural competency and experience with diverse populations.
Strong customer service ethic.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Bilingual is preferred (Spanish and English).
Required Experience and Education:
At minimum, hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Degree (GED) or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred; or equivalent extensive experience related to substance use, at-risk populations, social work, or psychological counseling (including mental health, correctional, or harm reduction).
One year of professional experience is required, but additional qualifying graduate coursework may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to one year.
Applicants with lived experience must have demonstrated self-directed recovery for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.
Additional:
Possess a valid driver's license, vehicle, and proof of insurance.
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
