Peer Support Specialist - RADPSS/MH (Ashland, KY)

Pathways Inc.; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Inc. is hiring a Peer Support Specialist to provide community-based, on-scene social and emotional support and advocacy to individuals in behavioral health crises. The role works in partnership with the treatment team to support recovery and wellness.

The position requires a Peer Support Specialist Certification RADPSS/MH PSS and a high school diploma or equivalent, with duties including advocacy and consumer information to help people live independent lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification RADPSS/MH PSS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• The Peer Support Specialist will provide community based, on-scene social and emotional support, advocacy and consumer information to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• These activities are planned and implemented through a partnership between the participant and the treatment team members to support recovery and wellness.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis support

Community-based support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.

Salary

$32,500 - $35,000

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certification/License Requirement

Peer Support Specialist Certification RADPSS/MH PSS certification

Duties/Responsibilities

The Peer Support Specialist will provide community based, on-scene social and emotional support, advocacy and consumerinformation to (individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis). These activities are planned and implementedthrough a partnershipbetween the participantand the treatmentteam members. These activities are provided to support individuals to live theirown lives and to direct theirown recovery and wellness process.

Experience Required

A self-identified consumer of Mental health Services diagnosed with a mental illness or substance abuse disorder; attend Peer SupportTraining; have an understanding of the recovery process and how to use that process to help others. History of working crisis or residential Preferred.

This is a full time position