The Peer Support Specialist plays a key role in enhancing the culture of the house. They are the spark of hope to the clients as being in recovery as well.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• The APSS will walk and talk with integrity with clients.
• Interact proactively in the halls and the dorms to build rapport with the clients.
• Utilize their personal recovery experiences to build rapport, instill hope, and provide practical guidance to individuals facing similar challenges.
• Hold groups that are billable APSS services and put the notes in a timely manner.
• Arrive on time to work and start classes on time.
• Ensure that all services provided comply with AODE, CARF, ASAM, and DMS standards.
• Be proactive and available for client retention when possible.
• Attend and contribute to house and other meetings when assigned by the Peer Support Supervisor.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by the Peer Support Specialist Supervisor.
• Conduct themselves using appropriate and ethical boundaries while performing the duties of an APSS.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.

2. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.

3. Maintain APSS Certification

4. CPR and First Aid

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• Attend weekly client retention, house, and treatment team meetings as scheduled.
• Consistently clock in/out on property in the Paylocity App each day.
• Stay current with 2 hours of supervision per month with clinical supervisor
• Maintain APSS certification
• Ensures they are on time and ready for work and group when scheduled.
• Completes notes from their groups within 24 hours of completing the group.
• Be available for the clients to talk and being effective listeners and compassionate to their needs.
• Accept and make suggestions to improve APSS group services.
• Partner with other departments to assist in client retention efforts.
• Adhere to the Isaiah Houe Core Values (CHRIST) contributing to a positive team culture every day.
• Will adhere to the attached sheet of KPS Code of Ethics.
• Complete 10 hours of CEUs annually.

Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Have received or be receiving treatment.

Have a minimum educational requirement of a high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) certificate.

Demonstrate a pattern of recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder.

Successfully compete adult peer support specialist training approved by the Department.

Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.

Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.