Peer Support Specialist
Addiction Recovery Care · Ashland, KY · 9 mo ago
On-siteCustomer ServiceFull-time
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
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
Benefits
- 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
- Generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies