Peer Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Social Work
Mental Health, Crisis Counselor, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
We are hiring a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for our growing team at ARC Health Systems, LLC. This role involves helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction as part of a multi‑functioning team.
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.
- 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
ARC full‑time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies.
Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal‑opportunity employer.
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