Peer Support Specialist
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on July 5, 2023
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Position Information
Working Title
Peer Support Specialist
Department
Institute for Health Innovations
Compensation Title
Position Number
30025858, 30025859, 30025860
Position Status
Contract, Grant
Work Schedule
Part Time between 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Hours per Week
18
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of Position
Assist peers in articulating recovery goals and learning/practicing new skills, supporting them in their treatment and in advocating for themselves for services. Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and personal empowerment. Share personal recovery story to show that recovery is attainable. Exemplify recovery principles for clients. May assist with transportation, groups, behavioral health providers, MRT classes, or care coordinators and reentry specialists. Must comply with all HIPAA regulations and adhere strictly to confidentiality measures.
Primary Responsibilities
Mentor clients
Coordinating client care
Serving as healthcare advocate for client
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma and 1 year of related experience.
Must have passed Kentucky Adult Peer Support Specialist training and received Kentucky certification.
Good data entry skills, ability to exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Any candidate who is offered this position is required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. This position is not eligible for any benefits.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Preferred Education
High School Diploma
Minimum Experience
Less than 1 year
Salary
minimum $12.94/hour
Pay Grade
S63
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2022S1612
Job Open Date
04/29/2022
Job Close Date
06/28/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11802
Is this an internal only posting?
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application