Peer Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: Peer Support Specialists would be responsible for supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. They would serve as role models, advocates, and mentors to clients. They would help to prevent relapse and promote long term recovery. Peer Support Specialist are expected to share personal recovery experiences and should be respectful of everyone's individualized path.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist clients in overcoming treatment barriers and meeting basic needs.
• Lead in group and individual sessions.
• Promote self-sufficiency.
• Peer Support Specialist will support, encourage, and serve as role models.
• Assist clients with developing social and self-advocacy skills.
• Teach clients how to identify and overcome negative self-image.
• Provide education to clients on utilizing recovery skills.
• Educate clients on how to utilize recovery supports.
• Assist clients with goal planning.
• Provide access to resources.
• Offer guidance to support clients facing everyday challenges.
• Complete all required continuing education credits.
• Conduct new client orientation as needed.
• Provide an attentive, respectful, and encouraging environment for clients.
• Provide clients with insight on substance use disorders.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• All training and service requirements must remain in compliance with 908 KAR2:220 and 908 KAR 1:370 Section 6.
• Complete all assigned training.
• Complete all duties assigned in a timely manner.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience with EHR systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate between departments to provide proficient client care.
• Ability to work with a diverse client population.
• Ability to show empathy.
• Build rapport with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Incident response and crisis de-escalation skills.
• Ability to stay calm in crisis situations.
• Ability to build trust with teammates and abide by company's values.
• Remain complaint with all HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn proper documentation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Peer Support Specialist Certification
• CPR Certified (must be obtained within 3 months of employment)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17