Adult Peer Support Specialist
Acumen Counseling Services
Owensboro, KY 42301
Job Summary :
- Utilizes and shares personal experiences as a recipient of mental health services to benefit the team and its Participants.
- Provides peer counseling and consultation to Participants, families and team staff.
- Acts as a liaison with community resources.
- Assists in treatment, education, support, and consultation to families and individuals.
- Participates in the In-Reach Program with the coordinator at various personal care homes.
Minimum Qualifications :
Experience working (either in a paid or volunteer position) with individuals with mental illness or similar populations (i.
e. homeless, individuals with severe addictions).
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in human services or related field : OR
- At least 2 years paid or volunteer work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have access to reliable means of transportation fot job-related use.
- Current CPR / First aide certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of beginning employment.
- Peer Specialist Certification strongly preferred or ability / willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
- Must have been a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness with strong self-knowledge and sufficiently progressed in their own recovery in order to be able to effectively manage their mental illness.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Problem solving and conflict resolution / mediation skills.
- Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses.
- Computer literate, including basic Microsoft word applications
- Must be able to hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
Location ID Cigar Factory Complex (CFC)
Relocation is not provided and travel within the 7-county service region is occasionally required
Eligible for Over-Time : YES
Eligible for Shift Differential : NO
Benefits :
Full-time employees are eligible for : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Long-term Disability
Part-time (0.6 and above) and Full-time employees are eligible for : Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and 403b
Screening Requirements : Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, and Criminal Background Check
Additional Information : EOE / M / F / VET /
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