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Job description
Peer Support Specialist
Under direction, performs social service work. Responsible for implementing and conducting peer mentoring and support programs for homeless individuals and/or individuals receiving permanent supportive housing services.
Examples of Duties
Assists clients in the development of a recovery plan. Provides education with a focus on recovery, illness management, and peer support. Provides case management, resourcing, and service coordination as an extension of case management services. Assists in facilitating small peer support groups, events, and programs. Provides support and encouragement to help clients strengthen life skills and recovery. Assists in training peer mentors on providing peer support services. Accompanies street outreach team to provide peer support for clients served at street outreach sites. Conducts home visits to clients receiving permanent supportive housing to provide life skills training and peer support, and to complete assessments of client needs. Assists in the process of determining appropriate matches between peer mentors and recipients of mentoring services. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or its equivalent. Must have successfully completed the Kentucky Peer Support Specialist training and certification within one year of employment and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted, as determined applicable by Civil Service. Physical requirements include spending prolonged periods of time standing and walking over various types of inner-city terrain. Must provide own transportation to work at other locations as needed.
Supplemental Information
An Equal Opportunity Employer. Test Weights: Training & Experience: 100%. Clinic Locations and Hours are available at
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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