Peer Support Specialist at Stepworks Recovery Centers LLC – Lexington, Kentucky

Stepworks is a thriving company and trusted addiction treatment provider with facilities throughout Kentucky. We walk with patients during the early steps of recovery and provide resources to support their long-term sobriety. Our mission is to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life. Stepworks gives team members continuing opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire in a valued sector of the healthcare industry. Read more of our story at stepworks.com/careers.

POSITION: Peer Support Specialist
LOCATION: Lexington, Kentucky (Hospital Based)

QUALIFICATIONS:
• high school diploma or equivalent
• active peer support specialist certification in Kentucky
• two years of sobriety
• familiarity with various recovery models: 12 Step, Rational Recovery, faith-based initiatives, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TRAINING:
• set the example: teach and model recovery
• facilitate group and individual sessions as needed
• help patients define their personal recovery goals
• teach and model coping techniques and self-help strategies
• empower patients to overcome and combat the stigma of addiction
• support medication-assisted addiction recovery when appropriate
• support whichever recovery strategy works best for the individual patient
• meet with all patients on the first appointment date
• participate in treatment team meetings
• help develop patients’ treatment plans
• maintain peer support certification under the direction of the Clinical Services Director
• complete training in crisis-intervention, standard first aid, and CPR by a certified instructor

SHIFT: Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

BENEFITS:
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance, short term disability, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness policies
• 401K with employer matching after one year of employment
• paid time off

APPLICATION:
Please visit stepworks.com/application to complete an application and submit a resume.
If you currently work at Stepworks, please send your resume and the position you are applying for to humanresources@stepworks.com.

Does the Stepworks mission to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life excite you? Does our active, collaborative culture appeal to you? If so, we would love for you to join our team. Apply today.