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Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) Peer Support Specialist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Posting No. BCI-2024-38
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POSITION: Peer Support Specialist
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time (FT)
[**[POSITION SUMMARY:[Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking applicants that love working with children and families. Join a dynamic and innovative team who are passionate about the safety of children and family restoration. A career with BCI as a Peer Support Specialist is rewarding and fulfilling because you make a difference in the lives of the families served. Services are provided in the community to families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
[[The purpose of Peer Support Specialist serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to youth and their families to improve child and family functioning. Additionally, a Peer Support Specialist supports mental health management and substance use recovery to help promote long-term quality of life. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships
[[An evidenced-based service model with proven results is used by the program. New associates received training, mentoring, and coaching throughout the onboarding process.
[[We invite you to further explore this amazing opportunity by submitting your application today. [[BENEFITS OFFERED:[ BCI offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits include:]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}**]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
- 17 days per year of PTO
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Care / Dependent Care Reimbursement Program
- Employer Paid $15,000.00 Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Teladoc
- Vision / Dental Insurance
**[MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:[[High School Diploma OR GED AND must be currently certified through the Florida Certification Board as a Peer OR must be able to obtain a Peer certification within one hundred eighty (180) days of employment as a condition of continued employment.
[[Please include a resume with the application. Applicant must be able to pass an Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level II background check, drug screen, and a Tuberculosis (TB) test. Applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and have a valid Florida Driver's License with no more than three (3) points on their driving record to be insured under BCI's automobile insurance policy.
[[JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: [The job responsibilities of a Peer Support Specialist include, but are not limited to: ]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{lang="EN-US" tahoma=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}**
Helps families explore interests and develop positive life experiences while providing emotional support and guidance toward healthy decision-making.
Encourages positive peer relationships and healthy social outlets, while identifying opportunities to develop skills and achieve personal growth.
Utilize tools to assist clients in creating their wellness and recovery plans.
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