Peer Support Specialist

We are hiring a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for our growing team! As a Peer Support Specialist we offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. Key Responsibilities Hold peer support groups for the clients of the center Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations Charting duties for insurance purposes Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner Complete drug screening when needed Create a safe and healthy environment for clients Perform Residential Staff duties as needed The above is intended to be a general outline of job duties and not a complete list. Key Experience and Education Needed Must be Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky. High school graduate or GED preferred Valid driver's license Other Qualifications to be Considered Self motivated Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule Ability to enforce program requirements Problem solving abilities Basic computer skills Benefits ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance - generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies. Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™