Job Summary:

The Providence Center DOC Peer Support Specialist/Discharge Planner provides peer support and discharge planning to inmates at the ACI with substance use disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitate recovery peer support groups

Provide individual recovery coaching

Assist inmates with aftercare planning – making appropriate referrals related to substance abuse services in the community such as substance use disorder treatment, recovery housing, and peer support services.

Involve clients, DOC, and other agencies when appropriate in discharge planning.

Co-facilitate a group at Anchor Providence for people returning to the community after incarceration.

Collaborate with TPC substance abuse therapists, DOC’s transitional care coordinators, MAT providers, and other specialized discharge planners within DOC.

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with community agencies.

Report security concerns according to DOC policies/procedures.

Complete record-keeping in accordance with TPC and DOC standards.

Use DOC’s EMR to complete documentation including progress notes.

Document discharge plans in DOC’s RE-Entry Services software.

Establish and maintain productive and effective communications with clients, TPC, and DOC staff.

Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.

Accept and utilize feedback and supervision.

Attend trainings, staff meetings, case presentations, conferences, etc.

Serve on appropriate Center or DOC committees.

Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Being a person in recovery (at least 2 years) is required for this position.

At least 1-year experience working in the human services field.

Must have knowledge of substance use disorders, community resources, and criminogenic risk factors.

Valid driver’s license and insured auto.

Must have or be willing to pursue CPRS (certified peer support specialist).

Hours are M-F, primarily days, but availability to work 1 day a week from 11:30 am - 7:30 pm.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.