Kentucky Peer Support Specialist (PSS)

Thank you for considering a career at Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC)We have an exciting opportunity for you!Would you like to take your career to the next level and join our team, a nationally recognized and rapidly expanding company that is making a difference in the lives of thousands? As a Peer Support Specialist, we offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. In this role you will be part of a multi-functioning team that works interdependently with other departments in the organization. This rewarding profession offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for immediate consideration.We offer a unique portfolio of employee benefitsCompetitive starting wage offered from $11.00-$14.00 per hourWe are dedicated to providing employees the support they need and deserve both at work and in their personal lives. At ARC, we offer an attractive and affordable insurance package for employees and their families, including, health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer a wide array of ancillary insurance products including life, accident, critical illness, and short/long term disability insurance. Our employees enjoy generous paid vacation, sick, holiday, and maternity/paternity policies. For employees who would like to plan for their financial future an optional employer sponsored retirement plan (401k) is available with a 3% employer match. All these benefits and more along with the opportunity to work in a safe, friendly and supportive work environment are available with a career at ARC.What qualifications you will needMust be Peer Support Certified by the state of Kentucky.High school graduate or GED preferredValid driver’s licenseSelf motivatedAvailability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shiftsGood communication skillsAbility to meet deadlines and stay on scheduleAbility to enforce program requirementsProblem solving abilitiesBasic computer skillsWhat you will do in this roleHold peer support groups for the clients of the centerMaintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulationsCharting for insurance purposesMaintain a positive, professional attitude toward clients, staff and volunteersHandle crisis situations in a calm supportive mannerComplete drug screeningCreate a safe and healthy environment for clientsPerform Residential Staff duties as neededComply with random employee drug screeningWhat Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is all aboutOur mission – We create opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny.At ARC, our hope is to allow everyone we serve to achieve their full human potential and flourish in all their endeavors. Our nationally recognized Crisis to Career model is shaping the future of the individuals we serve to prepare them to live a life of abundance and flourish by incorporating the best practices of clinical drug addiction treatment with vocational training programs. We operate a network of over 30 vibrant and supportive residential, outpatient and online treatment programs. Our recovery programs establish emotional health, physical wellness, and spiritual growth in those we serve. Our hope is to see transformed lives anchored in strong family relationships, social responsibility, and meaningful careers.Addiction Recovery Care, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.Pt5mng2e2L