Peer Support Specialist
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NKU Beta Gamma Sigma
KY
Summary
The Peer Support Specialist assists clients in articulating recovery goals and practicing new skills while serving as a mentor to promote empowerment. They also coordinate client care, advocate for services, and may assist with transportation or group activities.
Job Description
Position Title:
Peer Support Specialist
Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
About the Role:
Assist peers in articulating recovery goals and learning/practicing new skills, supporting them in their treatment and advocating themselves for services. Share personal recovery stories to show that recovery is attainable.
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Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and personal empowerment.
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Exemplify recovery principles for clients.
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May assist with transportation, groups, behavioral health providers, MRT classes, or care coordinators and reentry specialists.
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Mentor clients.
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Coordinating client care.
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Serving as a healthcare advocate for clients.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Good data entry skills, ability to exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality. Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and adhere strictly to confidentiality measures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma and 1 year of related experience.
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Must have passed Kentucky Adult Peer Support Specialist training and received Kentucky certification.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
A valid driver's license is required.
Beta Gamma Sigma is an international business honor society that recognizes the top 10% and 20% of undergraduate and MBA students per class. Our mission is to encourage honor academic achievement in the study of business, to cultivate and celebrate leadership and professional excellence to advance the values of the Society and to serve its lifelong members.
Company size
1 employee
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Headquarters
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Beta Gamma Sigma is an international business honor society that recognizes the top 10% and 20% of undergraduate and MBA students per class. Our mission is to encourage honor academic achievement in the study of business, to cultivate and celebrate leadership and professional excellence to advance the values of the Society and to serve its lifelong members.
Company size
1 employee
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Headquarters
Highland Heights, Kentucky
