New Hope Corps

General

• Conduct bedside outreach and engagement with patients in hospital settings, including ER and inpatient units
• Use lived experience to build trust, provide hope, and support individuals in early recovery
• Perform brief screenings and needs assessments related to substance use and recovery readiness
• Facilitate warm handoffs to detox, residential, outpatient, and community-based services
• Coordinate transportation and linkage to treatment providers when appropriate
• Provide education on harm reduction, recovery resources, and available support services
• Support clients in developing short-term recovery plans and identifying next steps
• Maintain communication with hospital staff, care coordinators, and treatment providers
• Document client interactions and referrals according to program and regulatory requirements
• Follow up with clients, when possible, to support continued engagement in care
• Adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards and ethical guidelines
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings as required
• Seek additional assignments upon completion of duties, as time allows
• Perform other roles and tasks as required to meet departmental demands

Peer Service Specialist