Kentucky Peer Support Specialist (Pss) Lexington, Ky

ABOUT ADDICTION RECOVERY CARE
At Addiction Recovery Care we incorporate the best practices of clinical drug addiction treatment. We provide addiction recovery that works with a commitment to provide hope and freedom to those suffering from addictions. Our passion is to restore productive lives through a recovery program that establishes emotional health, physical wellness, and spiritual growth. Our dedication is to see transformed lives anchored in strong family relationships, meaningful careers, and social responsibility.
GENERAL
The Peer Support Specialist position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. It is a multi-functioning team that works interdependently with the other departments in the organization. This rewarding profession offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
QUALIFICATIONS
Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky, or eligible to become a Peer Support Specialist.
Peer Support Specialist eligibility includes - 1 year or more of continuous sobriety, a substance abuse diagnosis, completed treatment for a substance abuse disorder.

• High school graduate or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Self motivated
• Availability to work some evening 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
• Ability to complete and submit reports

PEER SUPPORT DUTIES

• Must be able to function independently while working with multiple external customers in a professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
• Charting for insurance purposes
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers
• Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner
• Complete drug screening
• Comply with random employee drug screening
• Transport clients to various appointments

BENEFITS

• Health, Life and Dental Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Optional company sponsored retirement savings plan (401k)
• Opportunity for advancement and professional growth with an expanding company
• Competitive starting wages offered commensurate with experience/education

DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) and its affiliated entities have the sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. The job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Addiction Recovery Care, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer