Careers at Lifeline

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Current Employment Opportunities

We invite you to consider a rewarding career at Lifeline to join a team of staff and volunteers committed to helping our brothers and sisters break free from addiction. Our heartbeat as a Christ-centered treatment center is to provide a life-changing recovery program for those dealing with life-controlling addictions. We offer the 12-step Celebrate Recovery program, structured lifestyle changes, Bible study, counseling, volunteer service at community organizations, job skills training, and employment for men and women on two campuses. Our long-term residential program relies on a staff of 42 (and growing), 65 or more volunteers, as well as contracted professional counseling services.

  • Job Type: Full-time and part-time

    Pay Range: $15-16 an hour

    Position Description: The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating services for clients on our men’s campus.

    Requirements:

    • Must be at least 21 years of age

    • High school diploma or GED

    Competencies:

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective, supportive, and therapeutic relationships with adults dealing with life-controlling addictions

    • Ability to apply strategies and interventions related to individual goals as outlined in the person-centered plan.

    • Ability to apply negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills on behalf of clients

    • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

    • Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing needs and situations and taking appropriate response

    • Ability to accurately gather, evaluate, organize, and document information about client treatment and service delivery

    • Knowledge of the application of evidence-based/ best practices in service delivery

    • Knowledge of cultural diversity and the ability to apply cultural awareness to professional relationships

    • Possess good computer skills, and experience with Microsoft Office, electronic forms, and email

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Protect the rights of clients including their right to privacy and confidentiality in accordance with Federal HIPAA law, DHHS Client Rights and Confidentiality Policy and LRC policies and procedures.

    • Assume responsibility for ensuring the implementation of the Treatment Plan.

    • Ensure that the client and other participants are oriented to the services.

    • Promote the participation of the client on an ongoing basis in discussions of the plan, goals and objectives.

    • Identify and address gaps in service provision.

    • Provide training and information on how to access community resources, as needed.

    • Advocate for the client and family, when appropriate.

    • Communicate information about the client's progress to the appropriate individuals.

    • Facilitate the transition process, including arrangements for follow-up services.

    • Ensure the involvement of family members and others, as appropriate.

    • Coordinate services provided outside of LRC.

    Benefits:

    • Flexible schedule

    • Health insurance

    • Life insurance

    • Paid time off

    Schedule:

    • 8-hour shift

    • Monday-Friday/ Weekends

    *People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Kevil, KY 42053- Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person