franklincounty Verified 25h ago
Peer Support Specialist I/II
Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States On-site
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TypeFull-time
Work settingOn-site
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About the role
This position will be responsible for the writing, editing, and collecting of documentation to assure compliance with existing and future grants. This role is expected to meet with individuals with a substance use disorder in various settings in coordination with the needs of ongoing programming and outreach, utilizing motivational interviewing, mentoring, and other techniques to assess change readiness. This position will facilitate and coordinate warm hand offs and connections to care, and services identified as necessary by the client.
What you'll bring
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience or knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy.
- Ohio Driver's License.
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, Public Administration, Health Education, Social work, or related field.
- Two years of directly related experience in grants writing, grants management.
- Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred.
- Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and/or Chemical Dependency Counselor preferred.