Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
Join ARC Health Systems, LLC, recognized as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky. ARC is a rapidly growing healthcare system focused on addiction treatment and mental health services, dedicated to helping individuals find hope and achieve their potential. We are seeking a passionate Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team environment, assisting individuals in overcoming substance abuse addiction and fostering a sense of shared purpose and goals aligned with the ARC mission and values.
Requirements
- Must be Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky.
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- Valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Self motivated
- Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts
- Good communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule
- Ability to enforce program requirements
- Problem solving abilities
- Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
- Hold peer support groups for the clients of the center
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
- Charting duties for insurance purposes
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers
- Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner
- Complete drug screening when needed
- Create a safe and healthy environment for clients
- Perform Residential Staff duties as needed
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, life insurance
- a wide array of ancillary insurance products
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
