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Pathways Inc. - Kentucky

Peer Support Specialist - iHOPE

Pathways Inc. - Kentucky, Morehead, Kentucky, United States, 40351

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Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.

Salary Range - $32,500

Certification/License Requirement:

Certification as Peer Support Specialist by state-approved training program.

Educational Requirements:

PSS must have a high school education or GED and demonstrate a year period of wellness (defined by lack of symptoms, or behavioral health hospitalization, demonstrated med compliance, and active engagement in the recovery process). PSS must have completed the DBHDID sanctioned 30-hour PSS training. If not trained by Pathways will be re‑trained.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide Peer Support Services by sharing lived experience, advocating for those in recovery, sharing resources and building skills, building community and relationships, leading peer sessions, mentoring and setting goals with those consumers assigned and adhere to all related Policies and Procedures along with regulations; 908 KAR 2:220.

All other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

Experience working with the specific population of which the employee has lived experience (SUD, MH). PSS will display good written and oral communication skills, able to adapt to change, and provide services that are consistent with Kentucky regulations and Pathways Policies.

Benefits

401(k) company matches up to 4%

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short term - long term disability

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Sick Time

Personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

This is a full time position

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries Mental Health Care

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