Adult Peer Support Specialist Henry, Oldham, Trimble Counties Part Time Hours

Lagrange, KY, US, United States

Job Description

:



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS



Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Assists clients in development of recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan. Provides education with focus on illness management and peer support. Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients. Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services. Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services. Serves as an active member of the client's treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients. Maintains accurate, thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress. Participates in required trainings to maintain certification.

EDUCATION



High school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) certificate

EXPERIENCE



Have current or past diagnosis of a mental health disorder

REQUIREMENTS



Eighteen (18) years of age or older Attest to one year recovery as defined by Alcohol and Drug Treatment entity (AODE) regulations Completion of Kentucky's Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) approved Adult Peer Support Specialist training Completes, maintains, and submits to DBHDID, documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education each subsequent year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS



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.

Time Type:




Part time
We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Health & Wellness

+ Medical Coverage
+ Dental Coverage
+ Vision Coverage
+ Flexible Spending Account
+ Health Savings Account
+ Short Term Disability
+ Long Term Disability - Company Paid

Financial Wellbeing

+ Competitive Compensation Packages
+ Life Insurance - Company Paid
+ Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
+ 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
+ Retirement and Financial Planning Services

Career Development and Growth

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Tuition Assistance Plans


+ Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (

National Health Service Corp

s &

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

)
+

Student Loan Repayment Assistance


+

Clinical Supervision

toward licensure and

reimbursement for certain license applications


+ At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide

company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education


+ Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
+ Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
+ Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

Work Life Balance

+

Paid Time Off

- Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (

10 Paid Holidays

)
+

Flexible Work Schedules

to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
+ Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being


At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6153942
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lagrange, KY, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned