Peer Support Specialist [non-exempt] - St. Louis, MO

Peer Support Specialist - St. Louis, MO

Concordance's reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care.

The Peer Support Specialist works alongside participants, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. In this role, you will support participants as they transition to post-release programming, help participants navigate daily schedules, and provide trauma-informed encouragement and motivation in daily interactions.

Department: Peer Support Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Workplace type: Onsite

Key Responsibilities - Your Role Will Involve:

• Ensuring a caring welcome for participants during their first day at the Center for post-release programming and orienting them to the program
• Facilitating morning and afternoon circle, substance use recovery groups, 12-step education, and overall wellness activities
• Managing nutrition program during mealtimes and breaks
• Assisting participants with appointments in the community, as needed
• Promoting a positive atmosphere, sense of community, cleanliness, and respect at the Center
• Leading by example for participants to learn professionalism and prosocial behaviors
• Other duties or projects as needed

• Documenting participant interactions in electronic record system
• Communicating participant needs to the care team and Center Coordinator
• Working collaboratively with the Case Manager, Career Coach, and Therapist assigned to each participant, providing input on progress to ensure consistency in instruction/learning pre-to-post release and alignment with participants' goals
• Participating in internal meetings and contributing thoughts or ideas to enhance quality or programming offered

The Right Candidate Will Come With The Following Attributes, Education, Experience And Meet The Physical Requirements.

• Passion for Concordance's mission
• Energy for a multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by compassion, energy, and ability to build rapport
• Ability to foster rapport while maintaining professional boundaries with participants
• High-quality verbal and written communication skills

• High School Diploma
• Class E Driver's License

• Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations and/or lived experience with recovery or the justice system
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain within first 90 days, Certified Peer Support credential in state of Center
• Experience with documenting participant interactions in case notes
• Familiarity with and endorsement of 12-step programming
• Ability to work 20 hours per week

• Sit, stand, and walk for a considerable amount of time throughout the day.
• Facilitate 45-minute groups without a break.
• Operating a large vehicle transporting participants.
• Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classrooms around, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

Additional Information:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• 401(K) matching program
• Generous PTO
• Wellness Stipend

• Passing a drug test
• Satisfactory completion of a background check
• Signing the team member handbook
• Verification of employment Verification of education
• Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
• Declaration of no conflicts of interest

Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our mission. Join this incredible team and support our efforts to expand our impact.

About Concordance

Concordance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of reincarceration through holistic, integrated re-entry services for individuals before and after their release from prison. Recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a rigorous review process ensuring service providers meet defined international standards of quality, Concordance delivers twelve evidence-informed services, including Behavioral Health & Wellness, Education & Job Readiness, and Community & Life Skills. Since 2016, Concordance's "healing first" model has empowered more than 1,100 individuals in the St. Louis region. Now expanding nationwide, we currently serve Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, with plans for continued growth in additional locations. Concordance is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.