State of Florida

Judicial Support Specialist 1 – Peer Specialist

State of Florida

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Miami • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $16 per hour

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Provides support services to program participants and serves as a member of the Jail Diversion Program staff.
  • Assists program participants with the jail release process.
  • Accompanies program participants to appointments in the community and court using public transportation.
  • Provides information to program participants, staff and other stakeholders as necessary.
  • Documents interactions with program participants in the Florida Drug Court Case Management System and SharePoint, as well as any other IT systems that may be utilized.
  • Serves as a consultant and faculty for Crisis Intervention Team training to law enforcement personnel.
  • Handles multiple assignments simultaneously, including providing assistance to Jail Diversion staff as necessary.
  • Clerical tasks as necessary.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Certified Recovery Peer Specialist preferred but will consider applicants working toward certification, supplemented by knowledge and one (1) year experience in mental health/substance abuse recovery and must be able to serve as a role model of recovery.
  • Knowledge of community resources in order to assist with linkage to mental health treatment, services and other community resources.
  • Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, judiciary, court administration and community agencies.
  • Ability to utilize public transportation.
  • Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suites (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom), the Florida Drug Court Case Management System, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to manage time effectively.
  • Ability to apply excellent organizational skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mental health recoverysubstance abuse recoverydocumentationtime managementorganizational skills
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingfollowing directionsmultitasking
Certifications
High School diplomaGEDCertified Recovery Peer Specialist