Peer Support Specialist

Turn your lived experience into someone's lifeline - join us at the Old Colony Y as a Peer Support Specialist. The Peer Support Specialist is a trained para‑professional with lived experience who will deliver services to caregivers where they are living or in community locations. The services are designed to support a caregiver who has an open DCF case and who is on their recovery journey from a substance use disorder, to prevent child maltreatment/neglect and to promote family functioning. Job Functions Engage and meet with caregivers no less than twice per week Assess their recovery needs and develop a treatment plan Assist caregivers in developing skills to maintain recovery Assist in the development of a support network Connect caregivers with providers Attend, engage and advocate for caregivers in treatment meetings, review meetings, court etc Requirements Lived experience of substance abuse, maintaining recovery and parenting Experience working with people who experience addiction as well as experience working with parents of youth High School Diploma required Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automotive insurance required. Use of a personal vehicle and ability to drive an average of 2-4 hours per day. Mileage reimbursement is provided for daily travel. Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, and climb stairs #J-18808-Ljbffr