Position: Youth Peer Support Specialist (FAIR Team)

Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Hazard or Whitesburg, KY

Employment type: Regular Full-Time

Credentials needed: have lived experience, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age but no older than thirty-five (35); receiving or have received at least one (1) child serving agency or a state funded service that is related to youth’s emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use disability.

Special skills/knowledge required: high school diploma or equivalent, KFLA training, demonstrate leadership and advocacy in the field of behavioral health.

Primary Functions:

• Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
• Serve as a role model for clients.
• Ensure and empower clients to use their voice and choice during development and implementation of plans.
• Enhance client relationships with community partners.

Shift/Days and Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

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