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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Substance Abuse Peer Counselor
Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Substance Abuse Peer Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will provide support and guidance to individuals who are struggling with substance abuse issues. As a peer counselor, you will use your own experiences with substance abuse and recovery to help others navigate their own journeys. You will work closely with clients to develop personalized recovery plans, provide emotional support, and connect them with additional resources and services. Your role will be crucial in helping clients build the skills and confidence they need to achieve and maintain sobriety. You will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of substance abuse and recovery, and a genuine desire to help others. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by substance abuse, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide one-on-one counseling and support to clients.
- Develop personalized recovery plans for clients.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions.
- Connect clients with additional resources and services.
- Monitor client progress and adjust recovery plans as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- Educate clients and their families about substance abuse and recovery.
- Advocate for clients' needs and rights.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Promote a safe and supportive environment for clients.
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies and life skills.
- Encourage clients to participate in community support groups.
- Provide transportation to appointments and meetings if needed.
- Help clients set and achieve short-term and long-term goals.
- Conduct outreach to engage potential clients.
- Support clients in rebuilding relationships with family and friends.
- Assist clients with employment and housing resources.
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices and behaviors.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Personal experience with substance abuse and recovery.
- Certification as a Peer Counselor or willingness to obtain certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Empathy and compassion for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
- Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery resources.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and provide crisis intervention.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if needed.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire clients.
- Experience facilitating group therapy sessions is a plus.
- Knowledge of local community resources and services.
- Ability to advocate for clients' needs and rights.
- Commitment to promoting a safe and supportive environment.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you share your personal experience with substance abuse and recovery?
- What motivated you to become a Substance Abuse Peer Counselor?
- How do you handle stressful situations and provide crisis intervention?
- Can you describe a time when you helped a client achieve their recovery goals?
- How do you maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients?
- What strategies do you use to motivate and inspire clients?
- How do you stay informed about new developments in substance abuse treatment?
- Can you provide an example of how you collaborated with other healthcare professionals?
- How do you approach developing personalized recovery plans for clients?
- What do you believe are the most important qualities for a Substance Abuse Peer Counselor to have?