Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.Salary Range: $34,500Certification/License Requirements:Certification as a Youth Peer Support Specialist (PSS) through a state-approved training program (or obtain prior to hire with agency support)Educational Requirements:High School Diploma or GEDDemonstrated one-year period of wellness, defined as:Lack of symptoms or behavioral health hospitalizationMedication complianceActive engagement in the recovery processCompletion of DBHDID-sanctioned 30-hour PSS training (re-training provided by Pathways if not already completed)Duties & Responsibilities:Provide Peer Support Services by:Sharing lived experience and advocating for those in recoverySharing resources and building skillsFacilitating community connections and relationshipsLeading peer sessions, mentoring, and setting recovery goals with assigned consumersManage and oversee the TAYLRD Drop-In Center during operational hoursProvide direct supervision to other TAYLRD staffConduct outreach and collaborate across systems to strengthen servicesAdhere to all Pathways policies and procedures, and all regulations including 908 KAR 2:220Perform other duties as assignedExperience Requirements:At least one year of managerial or supervisory experienceLived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health (MH), with ability to work with that populationQualifying experience as required by PSS regulationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsFlexibility and adaptability to changeAbility to provide services consistent with Kentucky regulations and Pathways policiesThis is a full time position
