Behavioral Health Peer Specialist

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 509 MEMORIAL DR City: MANCHESTER State: Kentucky Postal Code: 40962 Job Description: SHIFT: Monday - Thursday 8a - 5p and Friday 8a - 12p Provides recovery education for every phase of the recovery journey, including pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance. Demonstrates that recovery is possible by providing a model for both people in recovery and staff. Assists recovering persons in identifying their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery. Coaches recovering persons to develop their own plan for advancing their recovery. Facilitates the transition from a professionally directed treatment plan to a self-directed Recovery Plan. Promotes self-advocacy by helping recovering persons have their voices fully heard and their needs, goals, and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services. Identifies and supports linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests. Identifies barriers to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers. Maintains contact with recovering persons after they leave the program to ensure their ongoing success and provide re-engagement support if needed. Works with staff and other community professionals to develop, implement, and promote recovery-oriented training programs and opportunities. Maintains project logs, reports, and records in appropriate files and databases. Develops relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living. [Required]
• Customer service skills. [Required]
• Organizational ability, sound judgement and initiative [Required]
• Lived experience with substances use disorder and awareness of the importance of recovery. [Required]
• Ability of providing individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support. [Required]
• Excellent advocacy skills. [Required]
• Understanding and the ability to lead group sessions. [Required]
• Experience in working directly with people in a service-oriented field [Preferred] Education:
• N/A Field of Study:
• N/A Work Experience:
• 2+ years sobriety [Required]
• Past or present consumer of substance use disorder services with a history of managing one’s own illness [Required] Additional Information:
• N/A Licenses and Certifications:
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) within 12 months of hire [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $15.46 - $24.73 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

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