Site Manager/Peer Support Specialist - TAYLRD

About the role

This position at Pathways supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorder and mental health challenges through peer support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide Peer Support Services through: Sharing lived experience to support and encourage recovery, Advocating for individuals in recovery, Assisting consumers with skill-building and resource connection, Facilitating community relationships and support systems, Leading peer support sessions and mentoring assigned consumers, Assisting consumers in developing and achieving recovery goals
• Manage daily operations of the TAYLRD Drop-In Center during operational hours
• Provide direct supervision and support to assigned TAYLRD staff
• Conduct outreach activities and collaborate with community partners and systems of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency and state requirements
• Adhere to all Pathways policies and procedures and applicable regulations, including 908 KAR 2:220
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certification as a Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) through a state-approved training program, or ability to obtain certification prior to hire with agency support
• Must meet YPSS credential age requirement of 35 years old or younger
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of DBHDID-sanctioned 30-hour Peer Support Specialist training required (training/retraining available through Pathways if needed)
• At least one (1) year of managerial or supervisory experience required
• Qualifying lived experience consistent with Peer Support Specialist regulations
• Experience with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health (MH) recovery populations preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change and work collaboratively within a team environment

Qualifications

• Understanding of recovery-oriented systems of care
• Establishing professional boundaries while utilizing lived experience appropriately
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Working effectively with youth and young adults in recovery
• Providing services in compliance with Kentucky regulations and Pathways policies and procedures