Recovery & Housing Peer Support Specialist

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks a social service worker to implement peer mentoring and support programs for homeless individuals and those in permanent supportive housing. Under direction, you will help clients develop recovery plans, provide recovery-focused education, and coordinate services to strengthen life skills and overall wellbeing.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer groups, training peer mentors, and supporting outreach teams to connect clients with resources across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Must complete Kentucky Peer Support Specialist training and certification within one year of employment and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in the development of a recovery plan.
• Provides education with a focus on recovery, illness management, and peer support.
• Provides case management, resourcing, and service coordination as an extension of case management services.
• Assists in facilitating small peer support groups, events, and programs.
• Provides support and encouragement to help clients strengthen life skills and recovery.
• Assists in training peer mentors on providing peer support services.
• Accompanies street outreach team to provide peer support for clients served at street outreach sites.
• Conducts home visits to clients receiving permanent supportive housing to provide life skills training and peer support, and to complete assessments of client needs.

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Kentucky Peer Support Specialist training and certification within one year of employment

Job description

Louisville Metro Government seeks a social service worker to implement peer mentoring and support programs for homeless individuals and those in permanent supportive housing. Under direction, you will help clients develop recovery plans, provide recovery-focused education, and coordinate services to strengthen life skills and overall wellbeing.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer groups, training peer mentors, and supporting outreach teams to connect clients with resources across