2 direct support professional jobs found

Position Title: Adult Peer Support Specialist Location: Owensboro, KY 42301 Description: Description Job Summary: 2nd, 3rd, and PRN Shifts available At The Jade House , Adult Peer Support Specialists provide a supportive environment for men in recovery from alcohol and substance use. Jade's 12-bed facility is dedicated to those who have completed a residential program and are ready for the next step in their path to recovery and reintegrating back into their community. Utilizes and shares personal experience as a recipient of mental health services to benefit the team and its clients. Serves as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management and the persistence required by clients. Provides peer counseling and consultation to clients, families and team staff; acts as a liaison with community resources; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; and assists in treatment, education, support...

Position Title: Youth Peer Support Specialist Location: Owensboro, KY 42301; Henderson, KY 42420 Description: Description Job Summary: RiverValley provides targeted case management for children and teens ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a severe emotional disability. These services are provided to assist the child in receiving the medical, educational, and social support services they need to develop self-sufficiency and promote independence. The Youth Peer Support Specialist for TAY uses relevant personal experiences to serve as a role model for the youth. They ensure Youth’s voices and choices are heard and help drive the TAY model of care. This person will themselves have received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency and will demonstrate leadership and advocacy abilities in the field of behavioral health. Essential Functions: Provides support to youth through sharing lived experiences in accessing...