Outpatient Peer Support

Stepworks is a thriving company and trusted addiction treatment provider with facilities throughout Kentucky. We walk with patients during the early steps of recovery and provide resources to support their long-term sobriety. Our mission is to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life. Stepworks gives team members continuing opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire in a valued sector of the healthcare industry. Read more of our story at stepworks.com/careers.

POSITION:Outpatient Peer Support Specialist

LOCATION: Elizabethtown, Kentucky

QUALIFICATIONS:

• high school diploma or equivalent
• be willing to obtain and maintain Peer Support Specialist Certification in Kentucky
• familiarity with various recovery models: 12 Step, Rational Recovery, faith-based initiatives, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TRAINING:

• coach and model recovery
• manage a caseload
• facilitate group and individual sessions
• help patients navigate life circumstances (rent, obtaining food stamps, etc.)
• help patients define their personal recovery goals
• teach and model coping techniques and self-help strategies
• empower patients to overcome and combat the stigma of addiction
• support medication-assisted addiction recovery when appropriate
• support whichever recovery strategy works best for the individual patient
• participate in monthly supervision with clinical supervisor
• maintain Peer Support certification under the direction of the Sober Living Director
• complete training in crisis-intervention, standard first aid, and CPR by a certified instructor

SHIFT: Monday - Friday: 3PM - 11PM; rotating call schedule

BENEFITS:

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• cancer, hospitalization, accident, and critical illness policies
• 401K with employer matching after one year of employment
• paid time off

APPLICATION:

Please visit stepworks.com/applicationto complete an application and submit a resume.

Does the Stepworks mission to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life excite you? Does our active, collaborative culture appeal to you? If so, we would love for you to join our team. Apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?
• Are you familiar with the various recovery models: 12 Step, Rational Recovery, faith-based initiatives, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
• Do you have a current/valid Peer Support certification? If so, how many years experience as a Peer Support do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person