Recovery & Wellness Peer Support Specialist

Pathways Inc.; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide social and emotional support, advocacy, and consumer information to adults in the CRRU program.

You'll collaborate with the treatment team to promote recovery, wellness, independence, and self-directed goals, drawing on your own lived experience to encourage others. You will maintain professional boundaries, document activities, and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting consumer-centered services and

Qualifications

• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services with a personal history of mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
• Must have an understanding of the recovery process and the ability to use personal lived experience to support and encourage others.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification is required.
• Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with individuals receiving services.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, compassion, and respect for the individuals served.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and emotional support to adult CRRU consumers.
• Advocate for consumers and assist them in accessing appropriate resources and services.
• Provide information and support to help consumers make informed decisions regarding their recovery and wellness.
• Build supportive, trusting relationships with consumers while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Work in partnership with consumers and treatment team members to identify and support individual goals.
• Encourage consumers to develop skills that promote independence, self-direction, recovery, and overall wellness.
• Utilize personal experience and knowledge of the recovery process to provide hope, encouragement, and support to others.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team and contribute to the development and implementation of consumer-centered services.
• Maintain required documentation and follow agency policies, procedures, and applicable program requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery knowledge

Relationship building

Teamwork

Professionalism

Compassion

Respect

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

Pathways Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide social and emotional support, advocacy, and consumer information to adults in the CRRU program.

You'll collaborate with the treatment team to promote recovery, wellness, independence, and self-directed goals, drawing on your own lived experience to encourage others. You will maintain professional boundaries, document activities, and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting consumer-centered services and