Title: Transitions Peer Support Specialist

Worksite: Warren Service Center

County: Warren

Hours Status: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8a-5p

Pay Range:  $13.25 hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide a variety of recovery-oriented services to individuals who have self-identified as desiring peer supports, in order to promote greater independence, community integration and recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse.  Provide peer services that will assist individuals in their homes or personal care homes.  Will assist connecting clients with other resources and/or appointments and provide follow up with clients to assist in ongoing treatment.

Services provided by peer specialists include a wide range of supports, services, and advocacy that contribute to a client’s ability to engage in ongoing treatment. Assist in the development of peer-led programming.

BENEFITS, Full-time employees enjoy:

• Holidays (11)
• Personal Day
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans
• Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Products and more
• Pension Plan! Defined retirement benefit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Participation is automatic and effective immediate upon hire.

Qualifications:

• Must be an individual who lives with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder and has demonstrated at least two years of commitment to his/her own personal recovery.
• Must be in recovery from a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder, who meets the abstinence requirements for recovery staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required

LifeSkills/Pennyroyal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Those interested and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions on-line at https://lifehealthservices.applicantstack.com/x/openings?sort=1&sortdir=d