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Job Requirements of Peer Specialist EPICC:
- High School/GED required
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must self-identify as current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services; Previous lived experience with substance use and recovery required
- Must be willing to shared their lived experience with clients and on outreaches
- Must be in recovery for a minimum of two years
- Must possess Missouri Peer Specialist certification in substance use/recovery at time of hire or within 60 days of hire.
- A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve.
About Compass Health Network
At Compass Health Network, we are a nonprofit organization committed to making a meaningful impact on communities across Missouri. We offer a wide range of essential services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), we are dedicated to providing high-quality care that addresses the diverse needs of those we serve. Our mission is simple but powerful: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Why join us?
At Compass Health Network, we’re proud of the dedicated team we’ve built. We believe our people are our greatest strength – passionate, skilled, and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Here, you’ll find a workplace that values collaboration, growth, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.
We offer more than just a job; we provide a platform for personal and professional growth. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Professional development and licensure supervision
- Mentorship programs
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program
- Headspace Access for mental well-being
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- NHSC Loan Repayment eligibility
We’re looking for individuals who are eager to bring their talents and dedication to a team that’s focused on making a real impact. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful work and grow alongside a passionate group of professionals, we’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters & where you can grow, we look forward to hearing from you!
*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
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Peer Specialist EPICC
Compensation: $19.00/hourly
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1000.00 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
The Peer Recovery Specialist is a part of the Engaging Patients in Care Coordination (EPICC) team and will assist in addressing community opioid epidemic. The Peer Recovery Specialist will have the opportunity to work on community collaboration with varying treatment centers throughout the CHN service areas. A Peer Recovery Specialist should be prepared to outreach EPICC clients in the field, provide equitable service delivery to a diverse client population, complete data entry requirements in a timely manner, and manage agency-specific tasks.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is primarily Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with some on-call coverage required. The on-call rotation includes some nights, weekends, and holidays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC
- Sharing lived experiences of recovery, sharing, and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery behaviors
- Follow monthly Recovery Specialist/Coach outreach schedule/plan; Note: specialist/coach may be required to work a maximum of 2 weekends per month (rotating days off during the week) with potential evenings and weekends and will be required to maintain a flexible schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage.
- Provide outreach to individuals who use opioids and motivate them/provide linkage to treatment services (via hospital ED, community-based outreaching, street outreach services, and in partnership with community-based referral sources as required).
- Coordinate connection to treatment and recovery support services and collaborate with current partners to eliminate barriers to long term recovery/treatment engagement.
- Accurately document outreaches in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) Database the following business day after the outreach is completed.
- Follow-up with clients and treatment centers as needed to ensure the referral to services was completed and the client was connected/admitted to the agency
- Complete client follow-ups as needed to keep the client engaged or to re-engage as well as completing status updates at two weeks, 30 days, three months and six months post-outreach.
- Meet with Program Management regularly to debrief from on-call shifts, discuss cases and engagement strategies, and ensure proper form completion.
- Attend weekly required staff meetings
- Be comfortable meetings clients in the community at safe designated locations
- Driving is an essential function of this position
- Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
- Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Job Requirements:
- High School/GED required
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must self-identify as current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services; Previous lived experience with substance use and recovery required
- Must be willing to shared their lived experience with clients and on outreaches
- Must be in recovery for a minimum of two years
- Must possess Missouri Peer Specialist certification in substance use/recovery at time of hire or within 60 days of hire.
- A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve.
About Compass Health Network
At Compass Health Network, we are a nonprofit organization committed to making a meaningful impact on communities across Missouri. We offer a wide range of essential services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), we are dedicated to providing high-quality care that addresses the diverse needs of those we serve. Our mission is simple but powerful: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Why join us?
At Compass Health Network, we’re proud of the dedicated team we’ve built. We believe our people are our greatest strength – passionate, skilled, and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Here, you’ll find a workplace that values collaboration, growth, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.
We offer more than just a job; we provide a platform for personal and professional growth. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Professional development and licensure supervision
- Mentorship programs
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program
- Headspace Access for mental well-being
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- NHSC Loan Repayment eligibility
We’re looking for individuals who are eager to bring their talents and dedication to a team that’s focused on making a real impact. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful work and grow alongside a passionate group of professionals, we’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters & where you can grow, we look forward to hearing from you!
*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.