Peer Support Specialist

Job Title
Peer Support Specialist


Requisition Number
RE50615


Working Title

Department Name
7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

HS



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Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting/pulling objects up to 25 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday – Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.



Job Summary

The Center on Drug and Alcohol Research seeks a Peer Support Specialist. Under the direction of clinical staff the Peer Support will initiate contact with identified patients in the emergency room, hospital and other healthcare clinics who meet criteria for substance use disorders.

Need to demonstrate understanding of peers’ experiences and feelings. Relate your own recovery stories, and with permission, the recovery stories of others to inspire hope. Will follow up with patients via phone, text or email.

Will facilitate intake into the outpatient Addiction Medicine clinic. Will meet with patients regularly throughout their treatment for substance use disorders. Will attend clinic staff meetings, document patient encounters appropriately and assist other clinical staff as needed. Will follow University HIPAA and privacy practices.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to communicate well with others, reliable.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Certified as a Peer Support Specialist preferred. Training as a peer support specialist preferred.



Deadline to Apply
07/10/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.