| Location | Highland Heights, KY |
Position Title:
Peer Support Specialist
Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
About the Role:
Assist peers in articulating recovery goals and learning/practicing new skills, supporting them in their treatment and advocating themselves for services. Share personal recovery stories to show that recovery is attainable.
Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and personal empowerment.
Exemplify recovery principles for clients.
May assist with transportation, groups, behavioral health providers, MRT classes, or care coordinators and reentry specialists.
Mentor clients.
Coordinating client care.
Serving as a healthcare advocate for clients.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Good data entry skills, ability to exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality. Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and adhere strictly to confidentiality measures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma and 1 year of related experience.
Must have passed Kentucky Adult Peer Support Specialist training and received Kentucky certification.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
A valid driver's license is required.