St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Edgewood, Kentucky
The Peer Support Specialist leverages personal recovery experience to mentor patients and provide support during detox, hospital visits, and court appointments. They are also responsible for facilitating group therapy and maintaining community partner relationships.
Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours/week, 1st Shift
The Peer Support Specialist uses their personal recovery experience to develop a trusting mentor relationship with patients and uses their own successful recovery as an example of what the patient can achieve in recovery. Duties include: Face to face client interaction for scheduled meetings, office visits, hospital inpatient visits, residential home visits, off-site 12 step meetings, detox support. Accompanies patient to court, addiction related meetings and other appointments, facilitates or monitors group therapy meetings as assigned. After hours work with clients- calls, meetings, treatment and detox support. Maintains regular community partner involvement, including professional work team meetings. Enters data base information for the healthcare system and the state. Restocks client closet, diaper/formula bank, and all recovery related supplies on a regular basis. A general job description can be provided upon request.
Education, Credentials, Licenses: High school graduate or equivalent MUST have personal ongoing recovery from substance abuse with > 1 year of sobriety MUST complete 30 hours of state training and pass requirements to be certified as a State Certified Peer Support Specialist in the state where work is being performed Must be considered acceptable as a routine driver by healthcare system’s business auto insurance carrier. Complete 6 hours of continuing education each year NOTE: Must meet requirements below: (within 6 months of employment) Must have a legal and valid driver’s license Must pass a criminal background check Must pass MVR check Must be insurable Kind and Length of Experience: Experience with some type of recovery program such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Candidates must be high school graduates with at least one year of sobriety and a State Certified Peer Support Specialist certification. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass criminal and MVR background checks are required.
Market context
In Kentucky, Peer Support Specialist roles are commonly needed in behavioral health and recovery services, especially where programs rely on lived experience to support clients. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who can meet certification eligibility, communicate well, and bring both personal recovery experience and reliable transportation. Review the certification pathway and gather proof of your diploma, driver’s license, and insurance before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits can help you assess fit faster from the original posting.
