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Adult Peer Support Specialist for Quick Response Team- QRT (KRCC – Knott Co at Kentucky River Community Care

Emmalena, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Mentoring, Coaching, Advocacy, Self-Help Meetings, Educational Groups, Relapse Prevention, Life Skills, Community Resources, Treatment Plans, Barrier Identification, Solution Development, Effective Relationships, Professionalism, Positive Attitude, Transportation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Title: Adult Peer Support Specialist Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/ Knott County Outpatient (Emmalena, KY) Employment type: Regular Full-Time Credentials: High School Diploma/GED; must be willing to attend thirty (30) hours of peer support training. Special Skills/Knowledge: Ability to maintain effective, professional, and positive relationships with staff, volunteers and program participants is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle. Experience of living with substance use disorder and have at least two (2) years in active recovery. Primary Functions: Provide supportive services to individuals, including mentoring, coaching, advocacy, and arranging and/or chairing self-help meetings. Facilitate short-term educational groups (i.e. relapse prevention, life skills) and provide linkage to referral and community resources. Assist implementing participant’s treatment/recovery plans. Transporting program participants in personal vehicle may be require. Attend and participate in training activities and meetings is required. Assist with identifying barriers each participant faces and in developing a solution for them. Perform any other duties as assigned. Shifts/Days: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm; must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends. “This position is funded in part or whole through federal and state funds” EEO Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".

Responsibilities

The Adult Peer Support Specialist provides supportive services to individuals, including mentoring, coaching, and advocacy. They also facilitate educational groups and assist in implementing treatment and recovery plans.