Certified Peer Support and Temporary Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist- SOAR

Seven Counties ServicesLouisville, Kentucky

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Health & Wellness Programs

Job Description

Job Description:

Must have reliable transportation, working with unhoused in description, SOAR passed within 90 days of employment, HMIS training completed within 90 days of employment.

Must have 2 years experience post certification as an adult peer support specialist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Assists clients in development of recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan. Provides education and resources about recovery and wellness. Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services. Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Connects to resources and services for individual clients in collaboration with case management services. Maintains accurate, thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress. Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients. Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients. Manages client caseload, client services, and activities to maximize direct care client time and reach expected productivity targets Maintains continuing education requirements and required training documentation in record management systems

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist as defined by the Kentucky BHDID, and
Active Temporary Registration with KY Alcohol and Drug Counselor’s Board
Maintains continuing education requirements and required training documentation in record management systems to maintain Certification and becomes Registered Alcohol & Drug Peer Support Specialist within nine months of employment.
Attest to one year recovery as defined by KY Alcohol & Drug Counselor regulations.
Preferred two (2) years in recovery.

EXPERIENCE

Two years' experience as a Peer Support Specialist and/or leading recovery groups or programs.
Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of applicable population group and principles/philosophy of recovery

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to ten pounds.
Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
Eighteen years of age or older.

Time Type:

Full time

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Seven Counties Services lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Seven Counties Services is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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Seven Counties Services offers following benefits: Career Development and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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