Peer Support Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified
Personal recovery experience
Coping skills competency
Consumer advocate role
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide guidance and support to individuals recovering from pain and substance use disorders, particularly in emergency settings. Candidates should possess a Peer Support Specialist Certification and have lived experience with chronic pain or opioid use. The role emphasizes collaboration, recovery advocacy, and community resource connection

Job Summary

  • The Peer Support Specialist will support and provide guidance to individuals undergoing recovery from pain and/or substance use disorders with a specific focus on those presenting to the ED in need of Opioids.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers amazing benefits and perks including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation and sick leave, and education discounts.
  • The Peer Support Specialist will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team, patient families, and community partners to support recovery goals.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide guidance and support to individuals recovering from pain and substance use disorders, particularly in emergency settings. Candidates should possess a Peer Support Specialist Certification and have lived experience with chronic pain or opioid use. The role emphasizes collaboration, recovery advocacy, and community resource connection.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • personal recovery experience
  • coping skills competency
  • consumer advocate role
  • local community resources knowledge
  • model recovery behavior

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity champion
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • patient care improvement focus

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current Peer Support Specialist Certification
  • 1-2 years demonstrated success in personal recovery
  • Lived experience with chronic pain and/or opioid use disorder
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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