Adult Peer Support Specialist for Quick Response Team- QRT (KRCC – Knott County)
About The Position
Adult Peer Support Specialist for Quick Response Team- QRT (KRCC – Knott County) Title: Adult Peer Support Specialist Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/ Knott County Outpatient (Emmalena, KY) Employment type: Regular Full-Time Credentials: High School Diploma/GED; must be willing to attend thirty (30) hours of peer support training. Special Skills/Knowledge: Ability to maintain effective, professional, and positive relationships with staff, volunteers and program participants is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle. Experience of living with substance use disorder and have at least two (2) years in active recovery. Primary Functions: Provide supportive services to individuals, including mentoring, coaching, advocacy, and arranging and/or chairing self-help meetings. Facilitate short-term educational groups (i.e. relapse prevention, life skills) and provide linkage to referral and community resources. Assist implementing participant’s treatment/recovery plans. Transporting program participants in personal vehicle may be require. Attend and participate in training activities and meetings is required. Assist with identifying barriers each participant faces and in developing a solution for them. Perform any other duties as assigned. Shifts/Days: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm; must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends. “This position is funded in part or whole through federal and state funds” EEO Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must be willing to attend thirty (30) hours of peer support training.
- Ability to maintain effective, professional, and positive relationships with staff, volunteers and program participants is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
- Experience of living with substance use disorder and have at least two (2) years in active recovery.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive services to individuals, including mentoring, coaching, advocacy, and arranging and/or chairing self-help meetings.
- Facilitate short-term educational groups (i.e. relapse prevention, life skills) and provide linkage to referral and community resources.
- Assist implementing participant’s treatment/recovery plans.
- Transporting program participants in personal vehicle may be require.
- Attend and participate in training activities and meetings is required.
- Assist with identifying barriers each participant faces and in developing a solution for them.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
