Peer Support Specialist at Addiction Recovery Care

Ashland, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support Certification, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Crisis Management, Confidentiality, Charting, Teamwork, Self Motivation, Basic Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: ASHLAND, KY 41101 Are you looking for the best place to work? Join Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) which was selected as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, based on surveys of our employees! Are you passionate about serving in an environment of shared purpose and shared goals while driving the ARC mission and values to excellence for our clients, patients and team members? ARC has been leading the way and has become one of the fastest growing healthcare systems in Kentucky (and beyond!) in addiction treatment, mental health services and improving lives by creating opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny! ARC is ready to offer you “The B.E.S.T. of ARC” (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) on day 1 when you enter through our doors. ARC is a thriving, dynamic, and fast-paced healthcare system environment where compassion, accountability, respect for the dignity of life, entrepreneurship, and stewardship are key elements of every thing we do! We are hiring a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for our growing team! As a Peer Support Specialist we offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. In this role you will be part of a multi-functioning team that works interdependently with other departments in the organization. Key Responsibilities: Hold peer support groups for the clients of the center Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations Charting duties for insurance purposes Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner Complete drug screening when needed Create a safe and healthy environment for clients Perform Residential Staff duties as needed The above is intended to be a general outline of job duties and not a complete list. Qualifications Key Experience and Education Needed: Must be Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky. High school graduate or GED preferred Valid driver's license Other Qualifications to be Considered: Self motivated Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts Good communication skills Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule Ability to enforce program requirements Problem solving abilities Basic computer skills ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance - generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies. Come join ARC and transform lives anchored in strong family relationships, social responsibility and meaningful career paths by empowering our nationally recognized crisis to career model! Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will hold peer support groups and maintain confidentiality while assisting clients in overcoming substance abuse addiction. You will also handle crisis situations and create a safe environment for clients.