Job description
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - ***$1500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Location: Fordland, MO, US, 65652
Position Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
***$1500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Peer Recovery Specialists are responsible for:
- Providing support to the criminal justice involved client both while in-custody and post release
- Serving as a role model by exhibiting long-term stable personal recovery and use of appropriate coping skills
- Conducting group sessions and assisting clients with goals for recovery
- Consulting with other treatment team members
- Providing resources to assist with recovery and transition
- Traveling throughout State to provide peer support services to clients in SUD treatment
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Former participant in a substance abuse treatment program and demonstrated long-term stable recovery
- Therapeutic Community experience desired
- Certified Missouri Recovery Support Specialist-Peer (MRSS-P) as required by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB)
- Current driver’s license and good driving record
- Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:
- ***$1500 SIGN ON BONUS***
- Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
- Catastrophic Absence Time (CAT) - Accrue up to seven days annually, to be used during an extended personal illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training & Development Programs
About Gateway Foundation: Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national, non-profit organization committed to serving individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Since 1968, Gateway's devotion to fostering in others the tools and knowledge they need to get their lives back on track has enabled hundreds of thousands of individuals to enjoy more fulfilling lives in recovery. It has also given peace of mind to millions of family members and concerned loved ones! The mission of Gateway Foundation is carried out through our Community Services Division, Corrections Division, and Corporate Headquarters. Gateway Foundation has built a strong reputation for evolving the integrated treatment of substance use and mental health disorders through the use of proven best practices and pioneering approaches. Our consistent attention to delivery quality services has earned accolades from industry peers and accreditation by The Joint Commission.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Yes!
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Substance Abuse Treatment Program or Recovery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Missouri Recovery Support Specialist-Peer (MRSS-P) (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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