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PPW SUD Peer Support Specialist - Full-time

RiverValley Behavioral Health
Owensboro, ky
Full-time

PPW SUD Peer Support Specialist - Full-time

RiverValley Behavioral Health - Acumen Counseling Services

Owensboro, KY 42301

JOB SUMMARY :

The PPW SUD Adult Peer Support Specialist provides peer-based support services to individuals with substance use disorders and / or co-occurring mental illness.

This role involves offering encouragement, sharing lived experiences, and supporting individuals through their recovery journey.

The Peer Support Specialist works collaboratively to assist clients, their families, and work with the treatment team to enhance recovery outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Education : High School Diploma or GED required
  • Age Requirement : Must be 21 years of age
  • Experience : Past or present consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with at least one year of sufficient progression toward recovery.

Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem. Experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial but not required.

Benefits : Full-Time Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Financial Wellbeing :

  • Competitive salary and generous benefits package
  • 403b and Other Retirement Planning
  • Benevolence Fund

Health and Wellness :

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including dental and vision.
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and other support
  • Wellness initiatives

Professional Development :

  • Ongoing training programs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Work-Life Balance :

  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
  • Paid sick days

Additional Perks :

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Employee discount programs with partner companies.
  • Social events, team-building activities, and company-wide events.

Screening Requirements : Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, and Criminal Background Check

Additional Information : EOE / M / F / VET / Disab

30+ days ago
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