MAT BOOKING PEER 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose/Role 

The goal of the MAT booking peer is to work collaboratively with Buncombe County Sheriff's Detention Center to provide supportive services to those coming through Buncombe County Detention Center. This individual will engage with participants in the booking process at the Buncombe County Detention Facility by supporting their wellness and health needs through provision of system navigation and engagement support.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Participate in all Community Care Program related meetings as requested from the Justice Supervisor, consistently, and as a representative of Sunrise Community and the Peer Support credential itself.

• Provide individual and group level Peer Support as requested.

• Help inform policy and protocol changes for this position and program, from a lived-experience perspective (as requested)

• Advocate for and with program participants for their acceptance into all recovery, health, and wellness circles available pre & post-release.

• Timely navigation and handling of traditional system-gap hurdles with participants.

• Provide community health care system navigation.

• Provide legal and behavioral health system navigation.

• Assist individual with applications for benefits, housing, and other Social Determinants of Health

• Assess financial needs regarding Social Determinants of Health

• Maintain participant level budget and invoice Sunrise for participant expenses

• Provide community health resource education internally and externally as requested. 

• Maintain integrity and upkeep of all files and requested data tracking protocols.

• At the initial meeting, the PSS will attempt to establish a supportive relationship and assess the individual’s readiness/motivation to participate in recovery and/or harm reduction activities. Utilizing Motivational Interview techniques help guide persons from Precontemplation phase towards Contemplation/Action

• Facilitate a group and provide training that will focus on learning about the addiction model and gaining recovery and social skills.

• If the individual is willing, the PSS will guide the individual in the development of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP.). During the first week follow-up the PSS will guide the individual to develop a WRAP plan.

• PSS will attempt to establish a supportive relationship with each participant; strength based, person centered support.

• Address questions and suggestions from engaged participants.

Competencies/Knowledge/Qualities

• Demonstrated commitment to the Sunrise mission, vision, and values.

• Professional and personal style consistent with the philosophy and team-oriented culture of Sunrise.

• Exceptional human resources knowledge and experience – particularly supervision, coaching, and evaluation of staff.

• Experience in the peer support field.

• Knowledge on how to navigate local resources.

• Results-oriented; exceptional follow-through on tasks and projects.

• Strong program and policy development skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Flexible self-starter

• Project management experience

• Attention to verbal, written or electronic communication proficiency.

• Interpersonal awareness, persons-centered planning. 

• Positive, strengths-based leadership.

• Recognizes and rewards positive achievements.  

• Appropriate personal & professional boundaries.

• Strengthens and builds teamwork from within staff and volunteers.  

Notice: This job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are associated with the position. Responsibilities may change and/or new ones may be assigned at any time to most effectively work towards Sunrise's Mission.

Reports to
Justice Supervisor 

Supervisory Responsibility:   

• None

Requirements: 

• Maintain healthy self-care and work balance. 

• Maintain peer support certification with North Carolina and all required CEU hours needed for recertification. 

• Abide by PSS Code of Ethics 

• Possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license and proper registration and insurance on personal vehicle.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Category: 

Non-Exempt

Updated Jan 25, 2024