What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitions Peer Support Specialist - FT position at LifeSkills Inc.?
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Opportunity to work for a nonprofit corporation passionate about the quality of care and providing a thoughtful approach for improving the lives of families in crisis since 1966.
Title: Transitions Peer Support Specialist
Worksite: Warren Service Center
County: Warren
Hours Status: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8a-5p
Pay Range: $13.25 hourly
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide a variety of recovery-oriented services to individuals who have self-identified as desiring peer supports, in order to promote greater independence, community integration and recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse. Provide peer services that will assist individuals in their homes or personal care homes. Will assist connecting clients with other resources and/or appointments and provide follow up with clients to assist in ongoing treatment.
Services provided by peer specialists include a wide range of supports, services, and advocacy that contribute to a client’s ability to engage in ongoing treatment. Assist in the development of peer-led programming.
BENEFITS, Full-time employees enjoy:
- Holidays (11)
- Personal Day
- Vacation
- Sick Time
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans
- Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Products and more
- Pension Plan! Defined retirement benefit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Participation is automatic and effective immediate upon hire.
Qualifications:
- Must be an individual who lives with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder and has demonstrated at least two years of commitment to his/her own personal recovery.
- Must be in recovery from a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder, who meets the abstinence requirements for recovery staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required
LifeSkills/Pennyroyal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Those interested and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions on-line at https://lifehealthservices.applicantstack.com/x/openings?sort=1&sortdir=d
Salary : $13
