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Peer Support Specialist

Job Description - Peer Support Specialist


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Gateway Foundation Corrections is dedicated to rebuilding the lives of incarcerated individuals struggling with substance use disorders. In addition to a competitive salary, Gateway offers employees health benefits, dental insurance, career advancement, training and development, and on-site supervised hours for certification and licensure. 

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

• 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) --- Can be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Current driver’s license and good driving record 
• Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance
 






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