Position: Youth Peer Support Specialist

Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Leslie County Sapling Center

Employment type: Regular Full Time

Credentials needed: have lived experience, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age but no older than thirty-five (35); receiving or have received at least one (1) child serving agency or a state funded service that is related to youth’s emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use disability.

Special skills/knowledge required: high school diploma or equivalent, KFLA training, demonstrate leadership and advocacy in the field of behavioral health.

Primary Functions:

• Responsible for specific tasks as assigned.
• Participate in agency committee and professional organizations as assigned.
• Participate in skill enhancement activities both as participant and provider as necessary.
• Within area of responsibility, ensure compliance with state licensure and accrediting agency requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

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