Peer Support Specialist

Summary

Join Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC), a top workplace in Kentucky, and become a Peer Support Specialist! As a PSS, you'll work in a dynamic team, helping individuals overcome substance abuse. You'll facilitate peer support groups, maintain client confidentiality, and chart for insurance purposes. ARC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and generous paid time off. This is a chance to make a real difference while enjoying a supportive and rewarding work environment. The position requires Peer Support Certification in Kentucky and a valid driver's license. Apply today and become part of a growing healthcare system dedicated to improving lives!

Requirements

• Must be Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Hold peer support groups for the clients of the center
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
• Charting duties for insurance purposes
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers
• Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner
• Complete drug screening when needed
• Create a safe and healthy environment for clients
• Perform Residential Staff duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Self motivated
• Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts
• Good communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule
• Ability to enforce program requirements
• Problem solving abilities
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• A wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies