Recovery Peer Support Specialist - Empower Others

New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc. in Richmond, KY seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with individuals leveraging lived experience to support recovery, resilience, and community integration.

The role involves collaborating with the treatment team, documenting progress, and promoting client self-determination while adhering to state certification requirements and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate one year of recovery involvement.
• Currently certified in good standing as a Kentucky Peer Support Specialist or must complete a certification program approved by the state within three months of hire.
• Must have a history of mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis and treatment.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, proof of current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the treatment team.
• Advocate for services requested by the individual.
• Assist in cultivating the individual’s ability to make informed, independent choices, set goals, and obtain community support.
• Plan activities with the individual that lead to improved self-concepts through empowerment and self-determination.
• Act as a teacher and role model of behavioral health recovery and assist with developing effective communication with other providers.
• Document the recovery plan with strengths, needs, abilities, and progress.

Skills

Recovery involvement

Driver's license

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

State-approved Kentucky Peer Support Specialist certification or plan to complete within 3 months

Job description

New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc. in Richmond, KY seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with individuals leveraging lived experience to support recovery, resilience, and community integration.

The role involves collaborating with the treatment team, documenting progress, and promoting client self-determination while adhering to state certification requirements and organizational policies.