Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

Non-Exempt

Job Code: 160307

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Meets with patient and assesses patient’s level of desire for recovery utilizing motivational interview and critical time intervention techniques while exemplifying recovery principles to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable. Creates a positive therapeutic rapport with patient while supporting them during their crisis. Shares their own recovery story as appropriate and walks the road of recovery alongside the service recipient. Empowers patient to have the confidence to be a self-advocate. Educates and advocates for the values and principles of the Recovery Model.

EDUCATION:

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Experience with some type of recovery program such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintains skills and knowledge as appropriate to the peer support specialist role.
2. Complete and maintain documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education in each subsequent year after successful completion of the Adult Peer Support Specialist training (facilitated by MHI)
3. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
5. Experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary communications strategies, strategic initiatives, and events.
6. Must respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly.
7. Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
8. Must utilize resources wisely.
9. Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
10. Cooperates with other departments and work groups.
11. Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat everyone with respect and dignity.

NOTE: Must meet requirements below within 6 months of employment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: Must possess and maintain certification as a KY Peer Specialist (KPS) - see above NOTE.

Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation for travel between office sites.