Outreach Peer Support Specialist Job at Pathways Inc., Ashland, KY

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  • Pathways Inc.
  • Ashland, KY

Job Description

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 - $32,500 - $35,000
 
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification as Peer Support Specialist by state-approved training program.

Duties/Responsibilities:  The Peer Support Specialist will provide social and emotional support, advocacy and consumer information to the adult MH and SUD consumers. These activities are planned and implemented through a partnership with the consumer and their treatment team members. These activities are provided to support the consumer to live their own lives and to direct their own recovery and wellness process. The PSS will independently conduct outreach and advocacy in the community to build community partnerships critical to the care of NAS affected families.

Experience Required: History of lived experience with mental health-related difficulties or SUD related difficulties; attend and complete Peer Support training; have an understanding of the recovery process and how to utilize that process to help others.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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