First Day Forward/SUD Peer Support

Job Description: The Peer Specialist's role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Peer Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and be a motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

Role and Responsibilities

• Will share personal, practical experience and firsthand knowledge and insight for the benefit of the client and the treatment team.
• Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment.
• Participate in team meetings and treatment plan review meetings.
• Provide support, encouragement, and assistance with managing daily life activities.
• Act as an advocate for client treatment, participation in community programming, understanding rights, mediation, and conflict resolution, etc.
• Attend weekly court sessions, do assessments of potential clients, and drug screening from the court.
• Hold weekly groups at the jail.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of paid volunteer or work experience with adults with substance use disorders
• Been in Recovery for 1 year.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of visiting consumers in their homes or the community, which may not be handicapped accessible.
• Must have knowledge and ability to manage their own mental illness and must be well established in their individual recovery.

Special Requirements 

• Must successfully pass background checks and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of KY and dependable transportation