Peer Support Assistant (3021)

This position will provide peer recovery support services to patients of SIU Center for Family Medicine's START Clinic. This position will work as an integral part of the START team to serve as a resource and assist patients in meeting recovery goals

Recovery Support - Direct Patient Interaction 100%

1.Assists patients in setting and achieving personal goals in person, by phone or in group settings.
2.Draws upon own personal recovery experience and challenges as a basis for engagement as a peer.
3.Implements wellness and prevention initiatives.
4.Facilitates health education and/or recovery-oriented groups.
5.Responsible for providing consistent communication to MAR team to evaluate patient status, ensuring that provided information and reports clearly describe progress.
6.Participate in monthly review of care plans in conjunction with the MAR team to monitor patient success and compliance with treatment goals.
7.Through skill building intervientions and other supportive interventions, assist patients in effectively utilizing a wide spectrum of resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence, employment and other meaningful activities.
8.Connect patients to community resources including but not limited to housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and additional recovery resources / meetings.
9.Participate in outreach activities in the community.
10.Establishes and maintains relationships with other recovery-oriented services and human service agencies within the community as well as participates in community workgroups and initiatives, as requested.
11.Assist patients with transportation to MAR related appointments.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of "lived" experienceⁱin sustained recovery and re-entry in the area(s) of Substance abuse (illicit drug or alcohol dependency)
3. Possession of a valid and current (appropriate) State of Illinois driver's license and proof of insurance at the time of appointment.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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