Jail-Based Peer Support Specialist

## Job Description

Start something meaningful - join our innovative team. **Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare** is looking for compassionate and dedicated **Full-Time and Part-time Peer Support Specialists** to join our **Jail-based** team. If you're passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey and making a meaningful impact during a critical time of change, we want to hear from you.

*Please note: Weekend availability is required.*

**Hourly rate for Peer Support Specialist with Certification by DMHA as a Certified Peer = $17.50/hour**

**Hourly rate for Peer Support Specialist with NO Certification = $16/hour**

**Why Work For Southwestern?**

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance starting Day One
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential counseling and support resources.
• Telehealth
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Double pay for holidays worked
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Continuing education and training through Relias and in-person opportunities

**Key Responsibilities**

• Support individuals with substance use disorders as they prepare for recovery and community reentry.
• Engage individuals early during booking and intake to identify recovery support needs.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and advocacy within the Vanderburgh County Jail using a person-centered, trauma-informed approach
• Connect participants with treatment, recovery, and community resources.
• Assist with reentry planning to promote successful transitions back into the community.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification preferred; eligibility required.
• To be considered certified, must have either:
• Indiana Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP-DMHA), or
• Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC-A or CPRC – ICAADA)
• To see if you are eligible, please go to: [FSSA: DMHA: Indiana Certified Peer Support Professionals](https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/Recovery/peer-support/#3__What_are_the_personal_requirements_to_apply_to_be_a_Certified_Peer_Support_Professional_) or [Mental Health America of Indiana CPRC](https://icaada.org/certifications/cprc/)
• Valid driver’s license and required insurance
• All candidates must undergo required background checks and a drug screen. Findings are evaluated in accordance with applicable laws, VCS policy and organizational policy and do not automatically disqualify applicants.

• *EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled.*
• *If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.*