About Job
TrueNorth Treatment Center is hiring a Peer Support Specialist for our Central City, KY location! As a Peer Support Specialist, you would be responsible for supporting clients throughout their journey to recovery. In this role, the Peer Support Specialist is seen as the client's mentor, advocate, and motivator.
Pay is dependent upon peer support certification status. $14/hour is base pay, with an increase upon KY state certification (CPSS).
Peer Support Specialist
Duties:
- Provide peer support and advocacy to individuals with mental health challenges - Collaborate with treatment teams to develop and implement individualized recovery plans - Facilitate support groups and educational workshops for individuals with mental health conditions - Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to promote self-determination and goal attainment - Assist individuals in accessing community resources and services - Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of interactions with clients
Requirements:
-High School Diploma or GED
-Be a Certified Peer Specialist or have completed a recognized peer specialist training program (Preferred but not required)
- Strong knowledge of recovery dynamics, mental health systems and resources
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy
- Ability to effectively use motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate recovery
- Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental attitude towards individuals with mental health challenges
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals with mental health challenges on their journey to recovery, we invite you to apply for the position of Certified Peer Specialist. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of others!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Professional Field

