Title: Peer Support Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

MISSION Recovery Center of Kentucky’s mission is to help men and women reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction to alcohol and other drugs and to reduce the incidence of addiction in future generations. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

JOB DESCRIPTION The Peer Support Specialist uses their personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with clients, acting as a mentor. As someone who successfully managed their own recovery, the Peer Support Specialist acts as a role model for recovery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assist with client arrival and departure  Assist with client transportation  Coordinate with treatment team for client care  Assist clients with connecting to community organizations, resources, and any other supports needed to promote growth and recovery  Provide a model and mentorship for clients  Assist clients in identifying personal interests, goals, strengths, and areas for growth in recovery  Provide recovery education to clients for every phase of recovery journey  Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and agencies  Promote client self-advocacy

REQUIREMENTS:  Peer Support Certification  Current Adult CPR and First Aid Certification  Understanding of the fundamentals of addiction and community resources (ex. 12-step programs)  Strong interpersonal and engagement skills  Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines to protect client confidentiality  Strong computer skills  Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: (will possess at time of employment or will be expected to learn upon employment)

Knowledge of the dynamics of behavioral health disorders (BHD) and their impact upon persons served; the social factors involved in (BHD); the up-to-date principles/techniques (evidence based/best practices) of services and their application to individuals possessing (BHD); the community resources available to persons with (BHD), to include crisis response, person centered planning, psycho-educational interventions and cognitive and behavioral therapy; knowledge of acceptable billing and service record documentation; approaches to and skills involved in effective clinical supervision. Skill In providing effective clinical and administrative supervision of clinical staff; the application of Person Centered Planning, evidence based/best practices, and organizational policy/procedure; skill in the delivery of services using accepted treatment modalities, to include monitoring, linking, assessing, and coordinating; skill in establishing/maintaining effective relationships with persons served and/or their family members; and, skill in accurately documenting services provided and billed. Ability to work within a team and lead a team; to demonstrate the application of evidence based/best practices models, interventions, and referral techniques of services.

Job Type: Full-time

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Work Location: In person