Peer Specialist – Bilingual Speaker Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Peer Specialist – Bilingual Speaker Federation of Families Miami-Dade County, FL Job Details Full-time From $21 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Bereavement leave Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Addiction counseling Intake Certified Recovery Specialist Safety plans English High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Mental health counseling 1 year Communication skills Entry level Behavioral health

Full Job Description Position Overview:

The Peer Specialist will monitor and provide support to families who have an active Present Danger Safety Plan with the Department of Children & Families. The Peer Specialist will function as an advocate in assisting families to successfully engage in services recommended.

Essential Job Functions:

 Contact families within 24 hours of case assignment.  Thoroughly review and become familiar with the Intake Report and Safety Plan of families assigned.  Conduct announced and unannounced visits to families, two to three times per week, per family, within Miami-Dade County.  Document all contacts with or on behalf of families in the FSFN portal within 24 hours of the provision of services.  Attend weekly supervision sessions with Program Director and Supervisor to staff cases and communicate family’s needs, barriers to services, resources and compliance with the Safety Plan.  Join 14-day staffing Zoom meetings together with Citrus FCN staff, DCF and community service providers to provide input based on family engagement.  Maintain appropriate positive, professional interpersonal relationships with families, co-workers, and employees of partner agencies.  Share experiences, skills, programs, resources and services used by Peer Specialists to assist families in becoming resourceful and to improve the wellbeing of the family.  Attend and participate in professional development training courses as required.  Attain CRPS certification by the Florida Certification Board within 1 year of employment.

Requirements:

 High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree in health care, human services, public health, social services preferred, but not required.  Certified Recovery Peer Specialist designation preferred, but not required – can be attained during the 1 st year of employment.  Able to work with diverse families, including families diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare challenges.  Must pass a level 2 background screening.  Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings.  Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must speak English and Spanish.  Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, good driving record and automobile insurance for travel Miami-Dade County with mileage reimbursement provided  Must have experience with mental health, substance abuse and/or child welfare related services or have personally been the recipient of said services.  If in recovery, should be for a minimum of one year demonstrated by an effort of self-directed recovery. The Federation of Families, Miami-Dade Chapter Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, a drug- free/smoke-free workplace and offers great benefits and competitive salaries. If you are interested in learning more about this position or applying for this job, please email and send your resume to .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Flexible schedule Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift On call Weekends as needed Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road