TRP Specialist / Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
The TRP / Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented, peer-based support services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Using lived experience, the Peer Support Specialist helps individuals build hope, resilience, and self-determination while supporting engagement in services that promote long-term stability. This role works collaboratively with clinical staff, crisis response teams, and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that reduces unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency department utilization, and justice system involvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must complete a Kentucky-approved Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification and pass the certification exam within six (6) months of hire, in accordance with 908 KAR 2:220
- Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including alternate hours as the program may require
- Ability to pass required background checks and screenings
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in community-based behavioral health, crisis services, or TRP programs
- Familiarity with trauma-informed and recovery-oriented systems of care
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-based support services utilizing lived experience to foster trust, hope, and empowerment
- Support individuals in identifying recovery goals and developing individualized recovery plans
- Promote engagement in outpatient, community-based, and recovery-support services
- Provide peer support to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises, including mobile and community-based services as assigned
- Assist in de-escalation, safety planning, and stabilization efforts under program guidelines
- Collaborate with crisis teams, clinical staff, hospitals, law enforcement, and community organizations to ensure appropriate linkage and follow-up
- Assist individuals in navigating systems of care, including behavioral health, medical, and community resources
- Provide advocacy to ensure individuals’ voices, preferences, and needs are respected
- Support individuals in overcoming barriers to care, including transportation coordination as permitted by program policy
- Maintain accurate, timely, and objective documentation of services provided in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
- Adhere to ethical peer support practices, confidentiality standards, and Kentucky Peer Support regulations
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and required trainings
- Engage in ongoing training to strengthen skills in peer support, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
