Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist - Mobile ...

Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.Assists clients in development of recovery plan , including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan .Provides education with focus on illness management and peer support.Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients.Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group , including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services.Provides case management, resourcing , service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services.Serves as an active member of the client's treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetingsInforms supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated , of issues/concerns related to individual clients.Maintains accurate , thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress.Participates in required trainings to maintain certification. EDUCATION High school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) certificate EXPERIENCE Have current or past diagnosis of a mental health disorder REQUIREMENTS Eighteen (18) years of age or olderAttest to one year recovery as defined by Alcohol and Drug Treatment entity (AODE) regulationsCompletion of Kentucky's Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) approved Adult Peer Support Specialist trainingCompletes, maintains , and submits to DBHDID, documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education each subsequent year PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to ten pounds.Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.Time Type:Full timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.Health & WellnessMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability - Company PaidFinancial WellbeingCompetitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and Financial Planning ServicesCareer Development and GrowthTuition Assistance PlansLoan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)Student Loan Repayment AssistanceClinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applicationsAt Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing educationOpportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with usLeadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leadersSeven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processesWork Life BalancePaid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-beingAt Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-04-15