Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist Job at Aware Recovery Care

Aware Recovery Care Lexington, KY

Why You’ll Love This Certified Recovery Advisor Job

Do you have passion for meeting people where they are and supporting them on their road to recovery? Do you have a passion for coming alongside and supporting people? Want to use your personal experience to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with substance abuse? Join the Aware Recovery Care team today in this Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist / Certified Recovery Advisor job in our Lexington, KY location.

A CRA is an exclusive position available within Aware Recovery Care. CRAs are a part of a multidisciplinary Addiction Care team guiding and directing clients through an intensive In-Home Addiction Treatment program which provides services for up to a full year. The CRA serves as a personal guide in helping clients to identify and develop the skills and daily habits that are necessary to achieve sustained, long-term recovery and other subjective goals.

At Aware Recovery Care, you will give clients the tools to navigate their daily lives and help them on their own unique path to recovery. Start a career where you look forward coming to work and get the opportunity to create lasting relationships with a team that shares your passion for making a difference.

Use your experience and compassionate nature to build a career you are excited about and apply for our Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist / Certified Recovery Advisor job today!

  • This position has an average salary range of $42K to $46K based on education/experience; Employees are also eligible for Mileage Reimbursement!

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company!

**Aware Recovery Care is an equal opportunity employer**

Job Responsibilities

Certified Recovery Advisor Job Responsibilities
  • Deliver ARC’s 52-week In-Home Addiction Treatment (IHAT) program within the client’s home environment.
  • Driving to and meeting clients in their home environment. Transporting clients to ARC-related appointments as fit and necessary.
  • Collaborate with the Addiction Treatment team to coordinate customized client care.
  • Manage a caseload of clients and subsequent scheduling of appointments.
  • Offer support through the therapeutic connection including both face-to-face appointments and telephonically as necessary.
  • Submit timely clinical documentation in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
  • Meet the client “where they are”.
  • Work across departments responsible for holistic client support.
  • Offer personal experience in hopes of providing further guidance through early and continued recovery.
  • Participation in Case Review, supervision, and continuing education.
  • Mentoring/Shadowing new employees
  • Must be open/flexible to working nights and weekends, if required
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

Certified Recovery Advisor Job Qualifications
  • 2 years of lived continuous recovery experience from any Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or personal experience with addiction in family members or loved ones preferred.
  • Must be a Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist in accordance with KRS 309.0831 or meet the requirements of 1.908 KAR 2:220 (Adult Peer Support Specialist); 2.908 KAR 2:230 (KY Family Peer Support Specialist); or 3.908 KAR 2:240 (Youth Peer Support Specialist)
  • The following certifications are a plus: Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor (DARC), and/or any other applicable trainings/certifications related to addiction treatment.
  • Aware Recovery Care requires proof of COVID vaccination prior to employment.
  • Proof of auto insurance is required
  • HS diploma or GED required



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