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Lake Cumberland Recovery, Inc.

Kentucky Peer Support Specialist (PSS)-Residential Treatment Center

Job Description

General

The Peer Support Specialist position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. It is a multi-functioning team that works interdependently with the other departments in the organization. This rewarding profession offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky
• Peer Support Specialist eligibility includes - 1 year or more of continuous sobriety, a substance abuse diagnosis, completed treatment for a substance abuse disorder.
• High school graduate or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Self-motivated
• Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts
• Good communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule
• Ability to enforce program requirements
• Problem-solving abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to complete and submit reports

Duties

• Hold peer support groups for the clients of the center
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPPA rules and regulations
• Charting for insurance purposes
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers
• Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner
• Complete drug screening
• Create a safe and healthy environment for clients
• Comply with random employee drug screening

• Lake Cumberland Recovery, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Peer Mentoring: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Peer Support Certificate (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations