What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRP Specialist (Peer Support Specialist / Behavioral Health Aide) position at Harbor Behavioral Health?
About the Role
Join a team that believes in possibility, not limitation. At Harbor Behavioral Health, we empower adults with severe mental illness through daily therapeutic rehabilitation that builds dignity, independence, and hope. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a TRP Specialist — a Behavioral Health Professional who brings compassion, accountability, and initiative to every interaction.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily group sessions on self-care, emotional regulation, community engagement, and job skills
- Support clients with discretion and compassion during hygiene-related needs
- Drive clients between personal care homes and our program (up to 4 hours/day in a company vehicle)
- Document client participation and progress with accuracy and clarity
- Help keep the facility “tour-ready”—safe, clean, and welcoming
- Collaborate with clinicians and providers to deliver wraparound care
What You Bring
We’re looking for individuals who embody integrity, curiosity, and heart — people who are proactive, adaptable, and mission-driven.
At HBH, adaptability is essential. We’re a mission-driven team that constantly improves. “This is how we’ve always done it” isn’t part of our vocabulary — we’re always learning, iterating, and building better ways to serve our clients.
Ideal Traits:
- Skilled in group facilitation, behavioral support, and crisis response
- Clear communicator who values candid, supportive feedback
- Calm, reliable, and steady in fast-paced situations
- Organized, dependable, and fully present for clients
Why Work With HBH
- Competitive pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour
- Employer-paid health insurance after the probationary period
- Optional vision and dental insurance (employee-paid)
- PTO and 11 paid federal holidays
- Professional development support and opportunities for advancement
- Supportive culture where feedback, growth, and purpose are part of everyday life
Schedule
- Full-time, 8-hour day shifts
- Some weekends and holidays are required
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about helping others live fuller, more independent lives — and you thrive in an environment that expects accountability, kindness, and consistency — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in building the best place to work in behavioral health in Kentucky.
Must meet at least one
- Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (current & active) — or willing to pursue certification with our support
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
Plus
- Experience supporting adults with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation
Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values growth and feedback.
- Employer-paid health insurance (after probation)
- Optional vision and dental insurance (employee-paid)
- Paid time off (PTO) 11 paid federal holidays (PTO accrual begins after probation)
- Professional development support
- Opportunities for advancement within HBH
Salary : $18 - $20