Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist - I-ACE Team
Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Under routine supervision, the Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist provides non-clinical emotional support to people with similar mental health diagnoses by sharing lived recovery experience. The role includes individual and group activities that promote recovery, socialization, self-advocacy, and community living skills. The specialist participates in treatment planning, supports recovery plans, connects clients with resources, and documents services and progress.
Skills & qualifications
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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:
PURPOSE
Under routine supervision, a self-identified consumer of mental health services who is in recovery, who provides emotional support by appropriately sharing lived experience and providing services to individuals with similar diagnoses. Will provide individual and/or group structured and scheduled non-clinical therapeutic activities to promote socialization, recovery, self-advocacy preservation, and enhancement of community living skills.
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
Maintains continuing education requirements and required training documentation in record management systems to maintain Certification.
Attest to one year recovery as defined by DBHDID regulations.
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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