Position Title: Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) Position Status: Full-Time Supervisor: Program Manager Work location: Louisville Ky Status: N Pre-Employment Requirements: • Drug test • Criminal Background check – over one year since prior conviction • TB skin test: Must have a test or provide proof of one within the past year. • Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. • High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. • Provide proof of Peer Support Specialist certificate or equivalent. • Must be able to attest to at least 1 year of sobriety. Position Summary: Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of each client and for ensuring the highest level of care is provided. Skill Sets: Demonstrate good oral and written communications. Maintain a supportive and encouraging working relationship with supervisors, leaders and clients. Must have basic computer skills. Demonstrate a non-judgmental and non-biased disposition towards clients. Be able to provide a structured environment within the facility. Physical and Environmental Demands: Visual acuity and manual dexterity needed for required paperwork. Frequent talking and hearing are necessary when communicating with co-workers, families, and other service providers. Physical demands are light with walking, standing, and occasional stooping. Job Responsibilities: • Provide quality customer service to personnel, persons-served, families, and stakeholders. • Help maintain the health safety and welfare of personnel, person served and stakeholders. • Do not leave the facility unless approved by the supervisor. • Keep and monitor the phone and answer it, complete screenings and take messages. • Ensure and maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. • Participate in night and morning meditation. • Walk around the facility and complete 30-minute checks of each client. • Collaborate with Program Manager and facility staff in program development. • Assist in the Quality Assurance of the agency. • Participate in staff meetings; monthly or as directed. • Assist in the supervision of clients and respond to all requests and emergencies during duty hours. • Actively encourage and promote client involvement in classes/program. • Assist clients in their adjustment to community living. • Assist with medication observation. • Evaluate/monitor/observe/document group attendance and participation in collaboration with clinical team. • Verbally de-escalate tense or aggressive situations to calm clients. • Address and document all aggressive behaviors on the incident report form. • Hold accountability. • Check facility and bed areas for proper cleanliness: beds must be made, no items should be on top of lockers or nightstands, etc. • Monitor client visitations and observe the sign-in and sign-out process. Search visitors' bags prior to entry into the facility. • Ensure clients are not using cleaning chemicals. • Ensure the program is being cleaned and sanitized regularly. • Ensure that clients/visitors are smoking in designated smoking areas. • Complete documentation within a 24-hour time period. • Complete Patient Communications at the end of each shift. • Complete 6 CEUs annually and complete supervision each month. • If approved by Risk/Compliance, provide local transportation. • Other duties as assigned General Standards: • Exemplify Core Values • Follow the Ethical Code of Conduct • Follow the Chain of Command • Maintain Confidentiality of all client information. • Maintain a safe environment for recovery • Maintains all requirements for job duties to include but not limited to TB skin screening and any continuing education requirements necessary. By my signature I am attesting to at least 1 year of continuous sobriety and I understand and accept the responsibilities as identified. My sobriety date