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TRP Specialist (Peer Support Specialist / Behavioral Health Aide)

Harbor Behavioral Health · Lexington, KY · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$18–$20/hrFull-time

About the role

Join a team that believes in possibility, not limitation. At Harbor Behavioral Health, we empower adults with severe mental illness through daily therapeutic rehabilitation that builds dignity, independence, and hope. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a TRP Specialist — a Behavioral Health Professional who brings compassion, accountability, and initiative to every interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily group sessions on self-care, emotional regulation, community engagement, and job skills
  • Support clients with discretion and compassion during hygiene-related needs
  • Drive clients between personal care homes and our program (up to 4 hours/day in a company vehicle)
  • Document client participation and progress with accuracy and clarity
  • Help keep the facility “tour‑ready”—safe, clean, and welcoming
  • Collaborate with clinicians and providers to deliver wraparound care

Skills

We’re looking for individuals who embody integrity, curiosity, and heart — people who are proactive, adaptable, and mission‑driven. At HBH, adaptability is essential. We’re a mission‑driven team that constantly improves. “This is how we’ve always done it” isn’t part of our vocabulary — we’re always learning, iterating, and building better ways to serve our clients.

  • Skilled in group facilitation, behavioral support, and crisis response
  • Clear communicator who values candid, supportive feedback
  • Calm, reliable, and steady in fast‑paced situations
  • Organized, dependable, and fully present for clients

Requirements

  • Must meet at least one Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (current & active) — or willing to pursue certification with our support
  • OR Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
  • Plus Experience supporting adults with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities
  • Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Benefits

  • Be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team that values growth and feedback.
  • Employer‑paid health insurance (after probation)
  • Optional vision and dental insurance (employee‑paid)
  • Paid time off (PTO) + 11 paid federal holidays (PTO accrual begins after probation)
  • Professional development support
  • Opportunities for advancement within HBH

Pay

Competitive pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 8‑hour day shifts. Some weekends and holidays are required.

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