Peer Support Specialist APSS

POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to take the first step in starting your career and make a difference in the lives of people struggling with addiction? Working in a SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Treatment Program the Peer Support Specialist/Client Support ensures that client’s needs are met and that the clients are following the rules set forth in the program guidelines while ensuring their safety. It is our mission to provide the most therapeutic and safe environment for treatment as possible. It is our responsibility to be courteous, respectful, and professional always when interacting with clients and other staff. They may be required to facilitate groups and meet with clients in a individual setting. The qualified individuals must be willing to work any shift with occasional change in weekly schedule. The client support specialist will complete task in accordance with company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• KY peer support certified
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience working with various funding streams and ability to collaborate with our billing department, preferred
• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution; can be post hire
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Valid KY Driver’s License

SKILL SETS:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Working knowledge of substance use disorder treatment

PHYSICAL ANDENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Driving
• Walking

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Verify legal intake is properly performed
• Communicate with other departments
• Maintain and print clinical rosters and structured group rosters
• Lead structured groups.
• Assist clients in getting aftercare housing upon completion of treatment
• Create discipleship board thread as well as participate in in-person discipleship boards
• Discuss incident reports with clients as well as any discipline involved to correct actions
• Coordinate safety concerns involving clients with other departments
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding client’s needs
• Upload legal documents to KIPU
• Maintain probation and parole list and assist in monthly monitoring meetings
• Maintain transition email information for individual clients
• Monitor “Teams” and address any questions pertaining to the case department
• Coordinate with the families and assist in addressing client/family needs
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with clients and staff and ALL times
• Follow directives of Program Staff and/or House Manager.
• Any and all other program responsibilities outlined by the House Manager or Clinical/Program Director.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Have received or be receiving treatment.
• Have a minimum educational requirement of a high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Demonstrate a pattern of recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
• Successfully compete adult peer support specialist training approved by the Department

· Adheres to Ascension Center for Recovery policies and procedures.

· Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• Structured groups are organized and on topic
• House rules and client expectations are communicated to the client
• Professional, respectful, and courteous to clients and other staff members
• Positive and willing attitude
• Daily check-ins are complete

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16