Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Simpson County, Franklin, KY, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery. Peers provide supports to promote independence and ongoing treatment, with up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities include recovery-oriented services, attending team meetings, documenting services, and supporting peer-led programming within Medicaid guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be a self-identified person with lived experience or in recovery from mental health/substance use disorders; certification/training as a Peer Specialist or APSS/licensure pursued.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies recovery principles and shares recovery experiences to support others.
• Coordinate with peers on recovery plan objectives.
• Attend required team and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Document all peer services within Medicaid guidelines.
• Provide back-up support to team members as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver’s license

Certified Peer Specialist or APSS training/licensure

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Simpson County, Franklin, KY, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery. Peers provide supports to promote independence and ongoing treatment, with up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities include recovery-oriented services, attending team meetings, documenting services, and supporting peer-led programming within Medicaid guidelines.