Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist and Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Sup
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Job overview
Seven Counties is hiring a Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist and Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Sup. The role provides peer support services as an active member of a client’s treatment team, assisting with recovery plan development, education, advocacy, and case management while maintaining documentation and meeting continuing education requirements.
Key focus areas include Serve as an active member of the client’s treatment team and participate in team and treatment planning meetings, Assist clients in developing recovery plans, psychiatric advance directives, and crisis plans, and Provide education and resources about recovery and wellness and implement coordinated recovery plans.
Important skills include Interpersonal Skills, Written And Oral Communication, Knowledge Of Recovery Principles, Advocacy Services, Record Management Systems, and Case Management Collaboration.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Experience Required
2 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Job Description:
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 m odel 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.
Active Kentucky Adult Peer Support Specialist Certification
Active Registration with Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Maintains continuing education requirements and required training documentation in record management systems to maintain Certification
Maintains continuing education requirements and required training documentation in record management systems to maintain Registration
Attest to one year recovery as defined by AODE Regulations.
Attest to one year recovery as defined by Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Preferred two (2) years in recovery.
EXPERIENCE
Have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health disorders, and have received or be receiving treatment
Preferred over six months' 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
Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, disability, s exual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
JR-012180
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