Judicial Support Specialist 1 (Peer Specialist) (PT; 20 hours/week) (County Funded)

Description

Hourly rate is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum hourly rate.

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Criminal Mental Health Project (CMHP) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Specialist to join our Jail Diversion Program team. Established in 2000, the CMHP aims to divert individuals with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders away from the criminal justice system and into comprehensive, community-based treatment and support services.

Responsibilities

• Provides support services to program participants and serves as a member of the Jail Diversion Program staff.


• Assists program participants with the jail release process.


• Accompanies program participants to appointments in the community and court using public transportation.


• Provides information to program participants, staff and other stakeholders as necessary.


• Documents interactions with program participants in the Florida Drug Court Case Management System and SharePoint, as well as any other IT systems that may be utilized.


• Serves as a consultant and faculty for Crisis Intervention Team training to law enforcement personnel.


• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously, including providing assistance to Jail Diversion staff as necessary.


• Clerical tasks as necessary.


• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.


• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist preferred but will consider applicants working toward certification, supplemented by knowledge and one (1) year experience in mental health/substance abuse recovery and must be able to serve as a role model of recovery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of community resources in order to assist with linkage to mental health treatment, services and other community resources.


• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, judiciary, court administration and community agencies.


• Ability to utilize public transportation.


• Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suites (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom), the Florida Drug Court Case Management System, and SharePoint.


• Ability to manage time effectively.


• Ability to apply excellent organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate noise; business office setting; community contacts and visits.

Physical Demands:

• Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, typing, talking, listening, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.