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ADULT PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

New Horizons LLC
place Elizabethtown, 42701
local_atm $13 - $15 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
ECT
Individuals
Peer Support
Milieu

About Job

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing support and care to clients in our addiction treatment program. , ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. This position involves working closely with clients in outpatient addiction treatment and recovery house setting.

Duties

  • Assist clients with daily living activities, provide recovery support to the clients
  • Provide direct support to with varying needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Engage clients in social activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
  • Perform light housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for clients.
  • Facilitate and engage with clients in group counseling sessions and individual sessions.
  • Collaborate with counselors, case managers, medical professionals to help develop personalized care plans.
  • Document client progress in EMR and communicate any changes in health or behavior to the appropriate team members.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Drivers License
  • Community Support Associate Training (10 Hour Training Course) OR Adult Peer Support Specialist (30 Hour Training Course)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.
  • A genuine passion for helping others and making a positive impact in their lives.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Certification in CPR/First Aid is preferred but not mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

  • Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support

Settings

Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home