CERTIFIED RECOVERY PEER SPECIALIST TRAINING INSTRUCTOR- Polk City, FL

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location: Day Reporting Center 3810 South Florida Avenue Suite 110 South Lakeland, FL 33813 US

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Training Specialist are responsible for:

• Developing and delivering training programs for peer specialists, covering domains such as Recovery Support, Advocacy, Mentoring, and Professional Responsibilities.
• Creating and updating training materials, ensuring alignment with best practices and evidence-based approaches. Collaborating with subject matter experts to enhance training content.
• Assististing CRPS applicants in understanding certification requirements and endorsements. Verifing and evaluating CRPS applications, ensuring compliance with educational, training, and experience criteria. Coordinating with certification specialists to process multiple endorsements for qualified applicants.
• Conducting regular supervision sessions with peer specialists to review their performance, address challenges, and provide ongoing support.
• Monitoring adherence to ethical standards, professional boundaries, and confidentiality. Promoting continuous improvement and professional growth among peer specialists.
• Fostering partnerships with correctional facilities, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Participating in interdisciplinary teams to enhance integrated care for justice-involved individuals. Attending relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings to stay informed about industry needs.
• Maintaining accurate records of training sessions, certifications, and endorsements. Preparing reports on CRPS workforce development and outcomes. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Modeling peer support principles and recovery-orientated practices.
• Advocating for the inclusion of CRPS professionals in correctional settings. Collaborating with CRPS staff to enhance peer-led initiatives within the corrections system.

Job Requirements:

Education / experience / certifications / licensure must meet contractual requirements.

• Certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) by the Florida Certification Board preferred.
• Lived experience as an adult in recovery for a minimum of 2 years from a mental health and/or substance use condition (endorsement preferred).
• Valid local driver’s license, insurance and good driving record.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background check in the state of Florida.

Physical Requirements: (The following statements describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)

• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with peers.
• Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read.
• Ability to communicate with others and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data.
• Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .