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Adult Peer Support Specialist
The Commitment House LLC —Elizabethtown, KY
- $13 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- HIPAA
Peer Support Specialist
Volunteers of America Mid-States —Elizabethtown, KY
- $17.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
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Volunteers of America Mid-States —Elizabethtown, KY
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Adult Peer Support Specialist
The Commitment House LLC —Elizabethtown, KY
Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Keep and monitor the phone and answer it, complete screenings and take messages.
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Adult Peer Support Specialist

The Commitment House LLC -
Elizabethtown, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$13 - $17 an hour

Qualifications

Computer operation
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Position Title: Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS)

Position Status: Full-Time

Supervisor: Program Manager

Work location: Louisville Ky

Status: N

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Drug test
Criminal Background check – over one year since prior conviction
TB skin test: Must have a test or provide proof of one within the past year.
Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
Provide proof of Peer Support Specialist certificate or equivalent.
Must be able to attest to at least 1 year of sobriety.

Position Summary: Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of each client and for ensuring the highest level of care is provided.

Skill Sets: Demonstrate good oral and written communications. Maintain a supportive and encouraging working relationship with supervisors, leaders and clients. Must have basic computer skills. Demonstrate a non-judgmental and non-biased disposition towards clients. Be able to provide a structured environment within the facility.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Visual acuity and manual dexterity needed for required paperwork. Frequent talking and hearing are necessary when communicating with co-workers, families, and other service providers. Physical demands are light with walking, standing, and occasional stooping.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide quality customer service to personnel, persons-served, families, and stakeholders.
Help maintain the health safety and welfare of personnel, person served and stakeholders.
Do not leave the facility unless approved by the supervisor.
Keep and monitor the phone and answer it, complete screenings and take messages.
Ensure and maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Participate in night and morning meditation.
Walk around the facility and complete 30-minute checks of each client.
Collaborate with Program Manager and facility staff in program development.
Assist in the Quality Assurance of the agency.
Participate in staff meetings; monthly or as directed.
Assist in the supervision of clients and respond to all requests and emergencies during duty hours.
Actively encourage and promote client involvement in classes/program.
Assist clients in their adjustment to community living.
Assist with medication observation.
Evaluate/monitor/observe/document group attendance and participation in collaboration with clinical team.
Verbally de-escalate tense or aggressive situations to calm clients.
Address and document all aggressive behaviors on the incident report form.

Hold accountability.
Check facility and bed areas for proper cleanliness: beds must be made, no items should be on top of lockers or nightstands, etc.
Monitor client visitations and observe the sign-in and sign-out process. Search visitors' bags prior to entry into the facility.
Ensure clients are not using cleaning chemicals.
Ensure the program is being cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Ensure that clients/visitors are smoking in designated smoking areas.
Complete documentation within a 24-hour time period.
Complete Patient Communications at the end of each shift.
Complete 6 CEUs annually and complete supervision each month.
If approved by Risk/Compliance, provide local transportation.
Other duties as assigned

General Standards:

Exemplify Core Values
Follow the Ethical Code of Conduct
Follow the Chain of Command
Maintain Confidentiality of all client information.
Maintain a safe environment for recovery
Maintains all requirements for job duties to include but not limited to TB skin screening and any continuing education requirements necessary.

By my signature I am attesting to at least 1 year of continuous sobriety and I understand and accept the responsibilities as identified. My sobriety date

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