Peer Support Specialist staff is needed for 24 hour Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility. Full time third shift. High School degree or GED equivalent and sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level are required. Knowledge of and personal experience with substance abuse recovery required and must be documented in resume for interview. Qualified candidates must demonstrate that they are working through a substance abuse recovery process and have an interest in working with individuals who have a severe and persistent mental illness as well as substance abuse issues. All shifts needed, specifically second and thirds and weekend only shifts available. HS or GED required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred. Experience with leadership and advocacy in the field of mental health, as well as the ability to demonstrate efforts at self-directed recovery. Must have valid Kentucky motor vehicle operator’s license. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of and personal experience with public mental health services. Strong reading comprehension and written communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with others in a professional manner. EEO/AA RESPONSIBILITIES: MCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s or victimization status. MCCC actively seeks to enhance career objective of minorities, women, older people and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $12.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Addiction Counseling: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred) Work Location: In person
Salary: $12.50 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "High school or equivalent (Required)", "Addiction Counseling: 1 year (Required)", "Driver's License (Required)", "Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)" ]