Youth Peer Support Specialist (KRCC – Perry)

Website Kentucky River Community Care

Position: Youth Peer Support Specialist

Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Perry County – Hybrid – work from home, Outpatient, and other offices.

Employment type: Regular Full-Time

Credentials needed: High School/GED.

Special skills/knowledge required: experience with transitional age youth 14 – 25 preferred, substance abuse knowledge helpful as well as experience with the court system or jail system.

Primary Functions:

  • Provide support services to individuals in recovery.
  • Conduct educational groups and provide referrals to community services.
  • Assist with client budgeting and support to help maximize independence.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and provide a minimum of 10 direct billable hours per week.

Shift/Days & Work Hours:  Flexible; 40 hours per week.

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