Lead Recovery Support Technician II/Peer Support
Listed on 2026-08-08
-
Healthcare
Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health, Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate
POSITION TITLE: Lead Recovery Support Technician II/Peer Support
LOCATION: Murray, KY
STAT US: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM: Recovery Community Center
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
INTRODUCTION:Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit group that works in four states. We help people and communities by offering important services. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We also support people with developmental disabilities, offer restorative justice programs, and give free HIV testing and education. VOA started in 1896. Back then, the word "volunteer" meant someone who helped others as their life's work.
Today, our team is made up of caring, mission-driven professionals who work hard to make a difference and build strong communities. Our staff values flexibility, teamwork, and having fun also offer a full benefits package to employees who qualify.
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and WellnessEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & Wellness Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-Term Disability
Legal Services (Met Life Legal Plan)
- Competitive Pay
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Discounts
- Student Loan Forgiveness Options
(National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
All insurance and paid time off benefits start on your first day
Positive Work Culture- Commitment, Justice, Integrity, and Compassion Committees
- Retention Committee
QUALIFICATIONS:
Provide Peer Support for persons in Recovery. Individual must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery. Specialist must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community. The Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
The Recovery Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to-peer relationships.
High School Graduate or GED;
Ky Certified peer support specialist;
Valid KY. Driver's License and current automobile insurance required. Preferred applicants with 2 years of demonstrated, successful, sustained recovery. Minimum of 1 year of sobriety. Familiar with MS office. Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Power Point
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).