Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist and Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist - I-ACE Team
On-siteLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Serves as an active member of the client's treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Assists clients in developing recovery plans, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plans, while providing education and resources about recovery and wellness. Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients, including evaluation, consultation, education, and follow-up 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 and informs the supervisor and other team members of issues or concerns related to individual clients. Manages client caseload and activities to maximize direct care time. May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities. Requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum and exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Active Kentucky Adult Peer Support Specialist Certification
- Active Registration with Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- 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
- Have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health disorders, and have received or be receiving treatment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable population group and principles/philosophy of recovery
- Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum
- 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
- COVID and Influenza vaccinations
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred two (2) years in recovery
- Preferred over six months' experience as a Peer Support Specialist and/or leading recovery groups or programs
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