Registered Peer Support Specialist; KRCC - Letcher County; Substance Use Disorder program

Position
:
Registered Peer Support Specialist

Company/Location
:
Kentucky River Community Care/Letcher County

Employment type
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Regular Full-Time

Credentials/Requirements
:
High School diploma or equivalency. Person in recovery from substance use at least one year from recovery and must be able to drive a company vehicle to transport clients. Temporary Registered Peer Support Specialist or Registered Peer Support Specialist Certification, with required recovery period.

Special skills/knowledge
:
Ability to operate basic office and electronic devises and their related software.

• Provide peer-based support by using lived experience to build trust and rapport with individuals.
• Assist with resource navigation, connecting individuals to resources within and outside of the program that support recovery and daily living.
• Offer motivational support through nonjudgmental conversation, personal goal-setting, and encouragement in pursuing recovery.
• Utilize crisis intervention by helping de-escalate emotional or substance-related situations and linking to emergency services as needed.
• Engage in advocacy to ensure client needs are recognized and addressed within healthcare, housing, and legal systems.
• Provide education on substance use, harm reduction, recovery options, and wellness strategies to support informed decision-making.
• Facilitate or co-lead peer support groups and recovery meetings as part of group facilitation responsibilities.
• Maintain contact for follow-up support, offering continued encouragement and helping individuals stay connected to recovery pathways.
• Provide transportation support by driving individuals to appointments, or other essential services that support recovery and daily living.

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