FDF/Substance Use Disorder Peer Support

Comprehend Inc. • Maysville, KY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Peer Specialist's role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Peer Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and be a motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of paid volunteer or work experience with adults with substance use disorders
• Been in Recovery for 1 year.
• Capable of visiting consumers in their homes or the community, which may not be handicapped accessible.
• Must have knowledge and ability to manage their own mental illness and must be well established in their individual recovery.
• Must successfully pass background checks and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of KY and dependable transportation

Responsibilities

• Share personal, practical experience and firsthand knowledge and insight for the benefit of the client and the treatment team.
• Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment.
• Participate in team meetings and treatment plan review meetings.
• Provide support, encouragement, and assistance with managing daily life activities.
• Act as an advocate for client treatment, participation in community programming, understanding rights, mediation, and conflict resolution, etc.
• Attend weekly court sessions, do assessments of potential clients, and drug screening from the court.
• Hold weekly groups at the jail.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED