Peer Volunteer - MAT Escambia County

Overview

• This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity.

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24 / 7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at https : / / elakeviewcenter.org / about-us / careers .

Overview :

Our Volunteer Peer Program allows individuals seeking a CRPS Certification the experience and volunteer hours towards that goal. To be considered for the Peer Volunteer Program at Lakeview Center, a candidate must be working with NAMI to earn a CRPS credential. Candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow directions and ask questions for clarification of topic. Volunteer assignments are subject to supervisory capacity and there is no guarantee of placement. Volunteers will provide peer-based support services, specifically to others with similar lived experiences. The goal is to use their lived experience and professional preparation to mentor, monitor, and motivate others to achieve recovery. Volunteer Peers Positions are undertaken by individuals who have completed Helping Others Heal and WRAP certifications. These structured work experiences involve the practical application of previously studied theory through course work or appropriate certifications. Prospective volunteers should demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies for the volunteer program and that they are ready to apply and further develop these skills during the volunteer period.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Prospective volunteers should demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies for the volunteer peer program and that they are ready to apply and further develop these skills during the volunteer period. In addition, volunteers are required to :

Qualifications :

o As an adult who has been in recovery for a minimum of two (2) years from a substance use or mental health condition.

o As a family member or caregiver to another individual who has or is in recovery from substance use or mental health condition.

o As a veteran of the armed forces who has been in recovery for a minimum of two (2) years from a substance use or mental health conditions.

To Apply :

Interested applicants please visit https : / / www.lifeviewgroup.org / careers-overview and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED