Peer Support Specialist - Part-Time

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join their team. This part-time role involves assisting clients in their recovery journey, providing psycho-education, and serving as a role model by sharing personal recovery experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping others. You will play a crucial role in the treatment team, ensuring clients receive the support they need to thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of state-certified peer support specialist training is mandatory.
• Must have Adult Peer Support Specialist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in developing recovery plans and crisis plans.
• Provide psycho-education focusing on illness management.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for clients.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Coping Techniques

Advocacy Services

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State-Certified Peer Support Specialist Training

Adult Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

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• Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Assists clients in development of recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan.
• Provides psycho-education with focus on illness management and peer support.
• Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services.
• Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services.
• Maintains accurate, thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress.
• Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients.
• Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.
• Participates in required trainings to maintain certification.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Assists clients in development of recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan.
• Provides psycho-education with focus on illness management and peer support.
• Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services.
• Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services.
• Maintains accurate, thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress.
• Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients.
• Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.
• Participates in required trainings to maintain certification.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of state-certified peer support specialist training.
• Adult Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Complete six (6) hours of training in the area of substance disorder annually.
• Attest to one year recovery as defined by BHDID regulations.

Experience

• Over six and up to twelve months of experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of SCS programs and services, policy, and procedure.
• Knowledge of applicable population group and principles/philosophy of recovery.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to ten pounds.
• Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
• May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
• Eighteen years of age or older.

Time Type

Part time