Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder)
About The Position
Position: Peer Support Specialist - Substance Use Disorder program Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Perry Outpatient Substance Use Disorder program Employment type: Regular Full-Time Funded in part or in whole from Federal, CHFS, and/or other state funds EEO Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- One (1) year sustained recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.
- Ability to operate basic office and electronic devises and their related software.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Implement and coordinate recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, education, and follow-up services.
- Serve as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
- Provide advocacy services on behalf of clients.
- Inform supervisor and other members of treatment team, as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
