Peer Recovery Support Specialist

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Kentucky; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Childcare assistance

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Education award

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps is offering a peer recovery support role focused on guiding individuals in their recovery journey. You will meet participants, help them navigate resources, set goals, and develop recovery action plans, contributing to more success stories in the community.

The position emphasizes mentoring through lived recovery experience, training and professional development throughout the year, and active community engagement to share progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing.
• Basic computer skills (email, navigating online) required.
• Dependable with good attendance and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with participants.
• Lean on your recovery experience to mentor and provide peer support.
• Connect participants with social service resources and programs.
• Track participant recovery plan progress.
• Participate in annual Peer Recovery Support training.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic computer skills

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps is offering a peer recovery support role focused on guiding individuals in their recovery journey. You will meet participants, help them navigate resources, set goals, and develop recovery action plans, contributing to more success stories in the community.

The position emphasizes mentoring through lived recovery experience, training and professional development throughout the year, and active community engagement to share progress and outcomes.