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Peer Support Specialist (Substance Use Disorder Program) (KRCC - Letcher County)

Peer Support Specialist (Substance Use Disorder Program) (KRCC - Letcher County)

Kentucky River Community Care

Posted 6 months ago, valid for 22 days

Mayking, Letcher 41837, KY

Competitive

Full Time

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The Peer Support Specialist position at Kentucky River Community Care focuses on supporting clients in a Substance Use Disorder Program.
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and are expected to have experience in recovery or peer support roles.
The role involves participating in treatment planning, implementing recovery plans, and serving as a role model for clients.
Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and the position is funded by federal and state sources.
Salary details are not specified, but the position is full-time with responsibilities including advocacy and client support.

Title: Peer Support Specialist

Location: Kentucky River Community Care/ Breathitt County; Substance Use Disorder Program

Employment type: Full-Time

Education: High School or GED

Primary Duties:

Serve as an active member of the client's treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Implement and coordinate recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, education, and follow-up services.
Serve as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Provide advocacy services on behalf of clients.
Inform supervisor and other members of treatment team, as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.

Shift/Days and Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Funding Source for Position: Funded in part or in whole from Federal, CHFS, and or other State funds.

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