Salary Range: $34,500 - $38,500
Certification/License Requirements:
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Certification as a Youth Peer Support Specialist (PSS) through a state-approved training program (or obtain prior to hire with agency support)
Educational Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Demonstrated one-year period of wellness, defined as:
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Lack of symptoms or behavioral health hospitalization
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Medication compliance
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Active engagement in the recovery process
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Completion of DBHDID-sanctioned 30-hour PSS training (re-training provided by Pathways if not already completed)
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Provide Peer Support Services by:
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Sharing lived experience and advocating for those in recovery
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Sharing resources and building skills
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Facilitating community connections and relationships
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Leading peer sessions, mentoring, and setting recovery goals with assigned consumers
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Manage and oversee the TAYLRD Drop-In Center during operational hours
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Provide direct supervision to other TAYLRD staff
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Conduct outreach and collaborate across systems to strengthen services
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Adhere to all Pathways policies and procedures, and all regulations including 908 KAR 2:220
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Perform other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements:
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At least one year of managerial or supervisory experience
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Lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health (MH), with ability to work with that population
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Qualifying experience as required by PSS regulations
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Flexibility and adaptability to change
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Ability to provide services consistent with Kentucky regulations and Pathways policies
This is a full time position
