Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program (TRP)- Peer Support Specialist

Addiction Recovery Care; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Generous paid vacation

Job summary

Addiction Recovery Care in Ashland, Kentucky is hiring a Peer Support Specialist to help individuals overcome substance abuse addiction within a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include leading peer support groups, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must be Peer Support Certified by Kentucky and preferably a high school graduate. The position offers full-time benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Must be Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky.
• Preferred high school graduate or GED.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Hold peer support groups for clients.
• Charting duties for insurance purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulations.
• Handle crisis situations in a calm manner.
• Create a safe environment for clients.

Skills

Self motivated

Problem solving abilities

Basic computer skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to enforce program requirements

Education

Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program (TRP)- Peer Support Specialist

We are hiring a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for our growing team! As a Peer Support Specialist we offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. In this role you will be part of a multi-functioning team that works interdependently with other departments in the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold peer support groups for the clients of the center
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
• Charting duties for insurance purposes
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers
• Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner
• Complete drug screening when needed
• Create a safe and healthy environment for clients
• Perform Residential Staff duties as needed

The above is intended to be a general outline of job duties and not a complete list.

Key Experience and Education Needed:

• Must be Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky.
• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Other Qualifications to be Considered:

• Self motivated
• Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule
• Ability to enforce program requirements
• Problem solving abilities
• Basic computer skills

ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance – generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies.

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.