Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Specialist
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
location_onAdkisson Greenbelt Park, Mid America Industrial Park, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, 42301, United States
About Volunteers of America Mid-States
Volunteers of America Mid-States is a non-profit organization spanning four states, dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. Since our founding in 1896, the spirit of "volunteer" has defined our mission: anyone who serves others as a vocation through a commitment to a cause. Today, we are staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to build thriving communities.
Our work encompasses providing housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors; offering care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities; delivering healing accountability through restorative justice; and providing free HIV testing and education. At VOA, flexibility, teamwork, and fun are core reasons our employees are proud to work here. We foster a culture of integrity, compassion, and justice through dedicated committees and robust training programs like the VOA LEAD Program and VOA University.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Adkisson Greenbelt Park, Mid America Industrial Park, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, 42301, United States
Owensboro, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleFollow through intake procedures for new participants
- check_circleProvide vision-driven hope and encouragement for community-based activities
- check_circleDevelop relationships with community groups and agencies in partnership with the agency
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Peer Support Specialist, Driver's License, Automobile Insurance, Intake Procedures, Recovery Planning, Recovery Education.
Education: High School Graduate or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Specialist at Volunteers of America Mid-States
What does a Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Specialist at Volunteers of America Mid-States do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Specialist at Volunteers of America Mid-States will follow through intake procedures for new participants; provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for community-based activities; develop relationships with community groups and agencies in partnership with the agency; and facilitate the transition from professionally directed service plans to self-directed recovery plans.
What are the requirements for this Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Specialist role?expand_more
Volunteers of America Mid-States is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Graduate or GED; KY Certified peer support specialist preferred; Valid KY Driver's License; Current automobile insurance required; and 2 years of demonstrated, successful, sustained recovery preferred.
Where is the Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Specialist role at Volunteers of America Mid-States located?expand_more
Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Specialist at Volunteers of America Mid-States is based in Adkisson Greenbelt Park, Mid America Industrial Park, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, 42301, United States. This is a on-site role.