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Offer: Peer Recovery Specialist:University of Memphis

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Peer Recovery Specialist

 

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Posting Information

Posting Number: SAECC4010
Advertised Title: Peer Recovery Specialist
Campus Job location: Remote
Position Number: 023808
Job Category: Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department: Psychology
Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Associate degree and one year of appropriate work practice.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Special Conditions: This is a grant funded position with continuation dependent on funding availcapability.

The Gambling Clinic is particularly interested in individuals who are or are working towards becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Tennessee.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule

Posting Date: 10/01/2024
Closing Date: 10/08/2024
Open Until Screening Begins: No
Hiring Range: $18.20 - $19.74 per hour
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions:
Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full time hours. Part time work practice will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No
Positions Supervised:
expertise, expertise, and Abilities: · expertise of client-centered models of treatment and motivational styles of communication
· expertise of how to find and the effective use information given by informational databases, clinic staff, and clinic managers
· capability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend instructions (whether written or verbal), correspondence, professional journals, and technical procedures
· capability to compose correspondence, document effectively, present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with clients, third parties, TGC staff whether in person, on the telephone, or virtually (e.g. Zoom)
· capability to respond effectively to sensitive inquires, complaints, or situations
· capability to collect data, draw valid conclusions, use sound judgment, and problem solve
· capability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with TGC staff and external organizations
· capability to operate standard office equipment and software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
· capability to listen to, and be responsive to supervision
· capability to organize tasks and follow through on tasks assigned
· capability to maintain prompt and regular attention to assignments.

Additional Position Information: Remote position working from the middle (Nashville or surrounding) Tennessee area.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only):

Job tasks

tasks & Job responsibilities: Functions as a trusted confidant, function model, and mentor to assign The Gambling Clinic clients with the objective of supporting treatment engagement and treatment adherence. This will involve weekly contact with individuals beginning at the clients first contact through end of treatment. Includes maintaining availcapability during working hours to provide support and assistance. Works with an interdisciplinary team that includes student clinicians to develop, support, and follow up on clients' individualized treatment plans. Works with an interdisciplinary team that includes student clinicians to develop, support, and follow up on clients' individualized treatment plans

tasks & Job responsibilities: Assists in the facilitation of continuing aftercare support and monitoring of relapse avoidance. Promotes client autonomy and assists clients in seeking achievable goals for self-management in conjunction with and as a compliment to treatment-specific goals the client and their therapist set.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Teaches responsible gambling strategies, assists with self-exclusion process, helps clients develop essential living expertise such as organization, time management, and increase financial literacy and financial planning.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Maintains availcapability during working hours to provide telephone assistance and support, handling urgent calls and triaging emergency calls as needed.
Helps develop and expand recovery support services and lack of gambling-specific treatment options in the local community by identifying gaps in service, developing client-centered educational resources and website content, and assisting in outreach efforts

tasks & Job responsibilities: Assists with community education and gambling-avoidance efforts including but not limited to community talks, trainings, and supporting screening for gambling-related harm.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Anticipates the needs of clients with appropriate pre-visit planning, including but not limited to providing assistance with intake paperwork and homework assignments

tasks & Job responsibilities: Engages in continuing program and service evaluation to and corresponding tracking and evaluation of activities to ensure optimization of evidence-located service delivery

tasks & Job responsibilities: Participates in supervision, treatment team meetings, and other grant-related activities as required
Participates in research programs as needed

tasks & Job responsibilities: Performs other related tasks as assigned

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Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Address: Memphis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 10/01/2024 / Viewed 1 times
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Company: University of Memphis


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