What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - London / Corbin position at Stepworks Recovery Centers, LLC (Elizabethtown, KY)?
Stepworks is a thriving company and trusted addiction treatment provider with facilities throughout the state of Kentucky. We walk with patients during the early steps of recovery and provide resources to support their long-term sobriety. Our mission is to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life. Stepworks gives team members continuing opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire in a valued sector of the healthcare industry. Read more of our story at stepworks.com/careers.
POSITION: Peer Support Specialist
LOCATION: London, KY / Corbin, KY - this is a Hospital Based position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have and maintain Peer Support Specialist Certification in Kentucky
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TRAINING:
- Facilitate group and individual sessions as needed.
- Assist patients in articulating personal goals for recovery.
- Teach and model the value of every individual’s personal recovery experience.
- Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
- Assist patients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
- Support Stepworks medical model of addiction treatment including the use of medication-assisted treatment when indicated.
- Be familiar with alternative treatment strategies (12 Step, Rational Recovery, faith-based initiatives, MAT) and promote the concept that the “best” model is the model that works best for an individual patient.
- Maintain appropriate staff-to-patient boundaries. A Stepworks staff member should not serve as a 12-step sponsor to a previous or current patient without prior approval from the Clinical Services Director (CSD).
- Immediately notify the CSD if a present or past sponsored person becomes a patient.
- Meet with all patients on the first appointment date.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and assist in developing the treatment plan.
- Report schedule change requests and any other administrative concerns to the CSD.
- Participate in individual and group supervision for maintenance of certification under the direction of the CSD.
- Other duties as required by the CSD.
SHIFT: Monday - Friday
BENEFITS:
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- cancer, hospitalization, and critical illness policies
- 401K with employer matching after one year of employment
- paid time off
- opportunities for promotion/advancement within the Stepworks organization
- membership in a passionate and highly-driven team
APPLICATION:
Does the Stepworks mission to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life excite you? Does our active, collaborative culture appeal to you? If so, we would love for you to join our team.
Apply today: https://podio.com/webforms/19976793/1356008
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Peer Support Specialist certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $0