Job Description: 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.
Role and Responsibilities
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Will share personal, practical experience and firsthand knowledge and insight for the benefit of the client and the treatment team.
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Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment.
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Participate in team meetings and treatment plan review meetings.
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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.
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Hold weekly groups at the jail.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
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High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two years of paid volunteer or work experience with adults with substance use disorders
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Been in Recovery for 1 year.
Physical Requirements
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Capable of visiting consumers in their homes or the community, which may not be handicapped accessible.
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Must have knowledge and ability to manage their own mental illness and must be well established in their individual recovery.
Special Requirements
- Must successfully pass background checks and drug screen.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of KY and dependable transportation
