Recovery specialist

Job Details:

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: USE FOR ALL OWENSBORO REQUISITIONS - Owensboro, KY
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $13.25 - $16.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Occasional
• Job Shift: 2nd

Job Summary:

2nd Shift Position, location is based in Owensboro, KY. The Amethyst Center offers a residential component for women with a substance use disorder. This facility has all the feel of home with space for 16 women in recovery and 6 infants born to pregnant women in the program and provides 20-hours a week of activities designed to ensure sober living and prevent relapse.

A Recovery Specialist provides basic supervision and assistance to clients of a residential substance abuse program. The Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) provides assistance to clients of a substance abuse program using their unique lived experiences to guide and support others in some form of recovery.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises clients during shift. This includes bed checks, meal supervision, taking vitals, observing self-administration of meds, and supervising passes and visitors.
• Provides assistance to office support staff by copying forms, filing, and recombining charts that are ready for termination as necessary.
• Leads “pass” process group on Sunday or other support type groups and documents on each client.
• Facilitates community building exercises and orientation groups.
• Handles the logistics of patient arrival and departure.
• Manages follow up appointments.
• Transports clients to and from CFC, recreational outings and doctor appointments.
• Monitors and documents client behaviors.
• Attends and helps document Family Educational groups.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Choose RiverValley?

RiverValley is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
• Paid time off + 9 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness & employee assistance programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid KY Driver’s license and clean driving record to be insurable by agency liability insurance company.
• Adult Peer Specialist Certification is strongly preferred or ability/willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience working (either in a paid or volunteer position) with individuals with substance abuse or similar populations (i.e. homeless, individuals with severe addictions) preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with people with severe and persistent substance abuse.