Youth Peer Support Specialist - Part-Time

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locations
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Taylorsville, Kentucky
time type
Part time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
JR-009589
Job Description:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS1. Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.2. Assists clients in development of recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan.3. Provides psycho-education with focus on illness management and peer support.4. Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services.5. Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.6. Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services.7. Maintains accurate, thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress.8. Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients.9. Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.10. Participates in required trainings to maintain certification.EDUCATION· High School Diploma or GED.· Completion of state-certified peer support specialist training.o Peer Support Specialist CertificationPer Kentucky regulation 908 KAR 2:240 to practice as a Youth Peer Support Specialist “the individual will need to be between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age. Once the individual has reached the age of 35, will no longer be able to function as a Youth Peer Support Specialist”, and will need to seek another position within the agency.EXPERIENCE· Over six and up to twelve months of experience.· Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.· Knowledge of SCS programs and services, policy, and procedure.· Knowledge of applicable population group and
principles/philosophy
of recovery.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS· Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to ten pounds.· Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.· May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.· Eighteen years of age or older.Time Type:Part timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.Health & WellnessMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability - Company PaidFinancial WellbeingCompetitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and Financial Planning ServicesEmployee Referral BonusesCareer Development and GrowthTuition Assistance PlansLoan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)Student Loan Repayment AssistanceClinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applicationsAt Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing educationOpportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with usLeadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leadersSeven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processesWork Life BalancePaid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-beingSeven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.
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Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro.Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives.At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits.In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.
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