Peer Support Specialist (Certified) — Residential Substance Use Treatment Company: My Brothers Kee

ABOUT US

My Brother's Keeper is a substance use disorder treatment facility providing medically supervised detoxification and residential inpatient care to adults in Eastern Kentucky. Operated by Phoenix Rehabilitation Center, LLC, we are committed to evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment delivered with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Our team includes a board-certified addiction medicine physician, licensed clinical social workers, therapists, social workers, and 24-hour nursing staff. We treat alcohol, opioid, methamphetamine, and polysubstance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health conditions. At My Brother's Keeper, peer support is not an afterthought — it is a core component of the recovery experience. Our Peer Support Specialists work directly alongside our clinical team, bringing the lived experience of recovery into every interaction with patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to work directly with patients in our 24-hour residential inpatient and medical detox facility. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will draw on your own personal recovery journey to build authentic connection with patients, provide hope and motivation, and support their engagement in the treatment process. This is a hands-on, patient-facing role. You will be present on the floor, in groups, and in one-on-one conversations — meeting patients where they are and walking alongside them in their earliest days of recovery. You will work as a valued member of our multidisciplinary clinical team, reporting to the Clinical Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Support Provide peer support services to patients in the residential inpatient and medical detox programs during assigned shifts Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with patients grounded in shared lived experience Offer hope, encouragement, and practical guidance to patients navigating early recovery Model healthy recovery behaviors and a stable, sober lifestyle consistently while on duty Support patient engagement in scheduled programming, group therapy, and daily activities Assist patients in identifying personal recovery goals and building self-advocacy skills Crisis Support & De-escalation Recognize signs of patient distress, agitation, or crisis and respond appropriately Apply trauma-informed, non-confrontational de-escalation techniques Notify clinical or nursing staff immediately when a patient requires medical or clinical intervention Document incidents and observations accurately in the patient record Recovery Planning & Resources Assist patients in identifying community-based recovery supports —

AA/NA, SMART

Recovery, sober living, outpatient programs — as part of discharge preparation Provide information on peer recovery resources available in Eastern Kentucky Support patients in building a personal recovery network before leaving residential care Documentation & Team Participation Document all peer support contacts and activities in the electronic health record per facility standards Participate in daily shift handoffs and communicate patient status to clinical team members Attend team meetings, trainings, and supervision as required Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements at all times

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current Kentucky Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification — required at time of hire, no exceptions Personal lived experience with substance use disorder and sustained personal recovery Minimum of 2 years of continuous sobriety/recovery at time of application High school diploma or GED required Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24-hour residential facility — including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts Genuine commitment to recovery and to supporting others in their own journey Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries in a treatment setting Basic computer skills — ability to document in an electronic health record system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a residential, detox, or inpatient behavioral health setting Familiarity with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements Knowledge of Eastern Kentucky community recovery resources — AA/NA intergroups, OSAR, outpatient providers, sober living Experience working as part of a clinical treatment team CPR/First Aid certification (can be obtained after hire)

A NOTE TO APPLICANTS

We understand that applying for a position that requires disclosure of personal recovery history takes courage. Your story is your qualification. We treat all applicants with complete confidentiality and respect, and we are proud to employ people in recovery in meaningful clinical roles within our facility. If you are passionate about recovery, committed to your own sobriety, and ready to show up for others the way someone once showed up for you — we want to hear from you.

Pay:

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person