Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

CAYA Collaborative Care; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CAYA Collaborative Care in Bowling Green, KY seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to help ACT clients gain independence and integrate into the community. The role centers on recovery-oriented supports, using lived experience to foster hope and engagement in treatment.

You will help transport clients, build rapport, and collaborate with the care team while maintaining accurate EHR records. This position emphasizes dignity, respect, and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Self-identified with personal experience of mental health and/or addiction and recovery.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist at hire or within 6 months.
• Complete requirements to become Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist as applicable.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills to enter contacts into EHR.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Adherence to non-discrimination, safety, and workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular contact with ACT consumers in the community to provide peer support services.
• Transport ACT consumers to/from appointments as needed.
• Provide community support to individuals receiving ACT services.
• Assist ACT clients in developing hope using lived experience.
• Model recovery principles and share recovery story as appropriate.
• Attend required team, agency, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Coordinate with team members and keep the group informed of progress.
• Enter ACT client contacts into the EHR timely and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Peer support experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Peer Specialist certification

Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist requirements

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

CAYA Collaborative Care in Bowling Green, KY seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to help ACT clients gain independence and integrate into the community. The role centers on recovery-oriented supports, using lived experience to foster hope and engagement in treatment.

You will help transport clients, build rapport, and collaborate with the care team while maintaining accurate EHR records. This position emphasizes dignity, respect, and empowerment.