Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Rebound Center Perry County)
About The Position
Title: Peer Support Specialist Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Perry County; Rebound Center Employment type: Full-Time. Education: High School or GED Special Skills/Knowledge Required: Person in recovery from substance use. At least one year in recovery and must be able to drive a company vehicle to transport clients Primary Duties: 1. Provide peer-based support by using lived drug addiction and recovery history to build trust and rapport with individuals. 2. Assist with resource navigation, connecting individuals to resources within and outside of the program that support recovery and daily living. 3. Offer motivational support through nonjudgmental conversation, personal goal-setting, and encouragement in pursuing recovery. 4. Utilize crisis intervention by helping de-escalate emotional or substance-related situations and linking to emergency services as needed. 5. Engage in advocacy to ensure client needs are recognized and addressed within healthcare, housing, and legal systems. 6. Provide education on substance use, harm reduction, recovery options, and wellness strategies to support informed decision-making. 7. Facilitate or co-lead peer support groups and recovery meetings as part of group facilitation responsibilities. 8. Maintain contact for follow-up support, offering continued encouragement and helping individuals stay connected to recovery pathways. 9. Provide transportation support by driving individuals to appointments, or other essential services that support recovery and daily living. Shift/Days and Work Hours: Some shift work required. Funding Source for Position: Funded in part or in whole from State and Federal funds.
Requirements
- High School or GED
- Person in recovery from substance use.
- At least one year in recovery
- Must be able to drive a company vehicle to transport clients
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-based support by using lived drug addiction and recovery history to build trust and rapport with individuals.
- Assist with resource navigation, connecting individuals to resources within and outside of the program that support recovery and daily living.
- Offer motivational support through nonjudgmental conversation, personal goal-setting, and encouragement in pursuing recovery.
- Utilize crisis intervention by helping de-escalate emotional or substance-related situations and linking to emergency services as needed.
- Engage in advocacy to ensure client needs are recognized and addressed within healthcare, housing, and legal systems.
- Provide education on substance use, harm reduction, recovery options, and wellness strategies to support informed decision-making.
- Facilitate or co-lead peer support groups and recovery meetings as part of group facilitation responsibilities.
- Maintain contact for follow-up support, offering continued encouragement and helping individuals stay connected to recovery pathways.
- Provide transportation support by driving individuals to appointments, or other essential services that support recovery and daily living.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
