Peer Support Specialist

Pathways To A Better Life is seeking a professional, confident, passionate Peer Support Specialist (aka PSS) to provide assistance and support to our clients. Our PSS team members are very important members of our treatment team. They create a family atmosphere and maintain consistent house rules. They help by communicating concerns they observe. Candidates need active listening and positive communication skills. Confidentiality and reliability is a must.

Pathways To A Better Life, LLC is a growing company that provides a full continuum of treatment services for adults and adolescents (14-17) suffering with the disease of addiction. Pathways residential treatment facilities are located in Kiel and Waldo.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Assist and encourage residents in setting goals, by utilizing the skills needed to facilitate individual recovery
• Teach independent living skills, and promote positive choices
• Assist in some daily housekeeping and cooking duties
• Document and maintain accurate case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes
• Communicate concerns to appropriate staff so our multi-disciplinary treatment team is fully aware of our clients' needs
• Maintain daily schedule and enforce all policies and procedures
• Lead and/or participate in group settings to educate residents
• Medication administration
• Transport clients to meetings / events

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, qualify to drive company vehicles, and pass a DHS caregiver background check.

Candidates must possess, or qualify for, Standard Precautions, Fire Safety, CPR and First Aid training, Medication Administration, and attend any required in-service training and conferences.
Computer knowledge, spelling, and typing skills.

6:00pm-6:00am (12-hour shifts)