Peer Support Specialist

The Peer Support Specialist plays a key role in enhancing the culture of the house. They are the spark of hope to the clients as being in recovery as well.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• The APSS will walk and talk with integrity with clients.

• Interact proactively in the halls and the dorms to build rapport with the clients.

• Utilize their personal recovery experiences to build rapport, instill hope, and provide practical guidance to individuals facing similar challenges.

• Hold groups that are billable APSS services and put the notes in a timely manner.

• Arrive on time to work and start classes on time.

• Ensure that all services provided comply with AODE, CARF, ASAM, and DMS standards.

• Be proactive and available for client retention when possible.

• Attend and contribute to house and other meetings when assigned by the Peer Support Supervisor.

• Complete additional tasks assigned by the Peer Support Specialist Supervisor.

• Conduct themselves using appropriate and ethical boundaries while performing the duties of an APSS.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.

2. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.

3. Maintain APSS Certification

4. CPR and First Aid

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• Attend weekly client retention, house, and treatment team meetings as scheduled.

• Consistently clock in/out on property in the Paylocity App each day.

• Stay current with 2 hours of supervision per month with clinical supervisor

• Maintain APSS certification

• Ensures they are on time and ready for work and group when scheduled.

• Completes notes from their groups within 24 hours of completing the group.

• Be available for the clients to talk and being effective listeners and compassionate to their needs.

• Accept and make suggestions to improve APSS group services.

• Partner with other departments to assist in client retention efforts.

• Adhere to the Isaiah Houe Core Values (CHRIST) contributing to a positive team culture every day.

• Will adhere to the attached sheet of KPS Code of Ethics.

• Complete 10 hours of CEUs annually.

Be eighteen (18) years of age or older. 

Have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 

Have received or be receiving treatment. 

Have a minimum educational requirement of a high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) certificate. 

Demonstrate a pattern of recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. 

Successfully compete adult peer support specialist training approved by the Department. 

Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.

Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.