About this role
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) provide 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 Drivers 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.