Peer Support Specialist (3022)

Salary : $20.28 - $22.30 Hourly

Location : Springfield, IL

Job Type : Civil Service

Job Number : 2401503

Department : Family and Community Medicine / Springfield-SMS

Division : N / A

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 1 / 2025 2 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented

Shift : Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt : Non-Exempt

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Description

This position will provide peer recovery support services to patients of the Support Team for Addiction Recovery (START) at the Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness site. This position will serve as part of a multidisciplinary team to serve and assist patients in meeting recovery goals.

Examples of Duties

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbent in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvements.

Direct Patient Care 95%

• Assist patients in setting and achieving personal goals in person, by phone or in group settings
• Interview patient and family members to gather information about background, needs or progress
• Draw upon own personal recovery experience and challenges as a basis for engagement as a peer
• Provide social service support for every phase of recovery, re-entry, and / or mental and behavioral health management; explain rules, policies, procedures, and / or regulations.
• Collaborate with professionals to implement wellness, preventative and treatment plans
• Facilitate coaching from professionally direct service plans, provide health education and / or recovery-oriented groups
• Provide ongoing communication to multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status, ensuring information and reports clearly describe patient progress
• Participate in monthly review of care plans in conjunction with multidisciplinary team to monitor patient success and compliance with treatment goals
• Assist patients in utilizing a spectrum of resources, managing symptoms of illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence, employment and other meaningful activities through skill building interventions and other supportive interventions
• Actively identify and supports linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self-help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the patient's goals and interests
• Establish and maintain relationships with community recovery-oriented services and human service agencies.
• Assist patients with transportation coordination to recovery related appointments.
• Engage with community resources with outreach events, coordinated referrals, and other outreach opportunities; identify barriers and develop strategies to overcome
• Serve as a lead worker for staff
• Perform duties of a peer support assistant
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Care Coordination Administrative Support 5%

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off : Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time : Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance : Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription : Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts : Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts : Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver / Tuition Reimbursement : Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence : Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program : Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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