What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Line Peer Support (KRCC – Perry County) position at Kentucky River Community Care?
Title: Crisis Line Peer Support
Location: Kentucky River Community Care – Hazard Sunrise Center
Credentials: High School/GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Possess general knowledge of mental health, substance use, and crisis services. Have organizational skills as well as knowledge and skills in coordinating client care and referral during a crisis.
Employment Type: Part Time/PRN
Skills: Call line monitoring and ensure calls are answered quickly and professionally, document calls, assess risk of suicide in a manner that meets protocol, compete documentation for data tracking, assess calls for additional services.
Eligibility Criteria: individual meets the eligibility requirements set forth in 908 KAR 2:220 Section 2 to serve as a Peer Support Specialist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
1. I am at least 18 years of age.
2. I have experience with mental health or substance use challenges and am now in recovery.
3. I have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
4. I have received or am receiving treatment.
5. I have a high school diploma or GED.
6. I have not been convicted of any disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation.
7. I have completed or am in the process of completing an approved Peer Support Specialist training program in accordance with 908 KAR 2:220.
8. I am willing to appropriately share my recovery experience to support others
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