Salary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift Day
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week 8:30am to 5:00pm M-F

Location: Cocke County Jail and Newport WestCare Tennessee office

Position Summary:

The Peer Support Specialist serves as a member of the Recovery team of WestCare Tennessee and works collaboratively with the Project Director, Nurse Counselor, and Case Manager. This position provides peer leadership, recovery support service, advocacy, coaching and outreach to participants to justice involved individuals.



Essential Job Functions:


+ Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of WestCare Tennessee.

+ Uphold strict confidentiality of individual information.

+ Become certified as a Certified Peer Support Specialist with the State of Tennessee.

+ Assist ind...