Recovery Support Technician II/Peer Support
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Overview
POSITION TITLE
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Recovery Support Technician II/Peer Support
LOCATION
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Murray, KY
STATUS
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Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM
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Addiction Recovery Services
INTRODUCTION
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Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.
When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
Volunteers of America Mid-States offers a rich and robust benefits package that supports a healthy work-life balance, which includes the following:
- Health and Wellness
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- Health and Wellness Program
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- Short Term Disability
- Met Life Legal Plans
- Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- 403b retirement plan with company fund matching
- Employee discounts
- Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
- Training & Development
- VOA LEAD Program
- Leadership Development Program - VOA University - Staff Development
- VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Provide Peer Support for persons in Recovery
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE
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High School Graduate or GED; KY Certified peer support specialist preferred;
Valid KY Driver’s License and current automobile insurance required. Preferred applicants with 2 years of demonstrated, successful, sustained recovery. Familiar with MS Office. Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint. Individual must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery. Specialist must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.
The Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Recovery Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
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