Peer Supporter

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

As a Peer Supporter in addiction medicine, you will leverage your lived experience with recovery to guide and inspire individuals on their own journeys to sobriety. Operating in Ohio, you will provide empathetic support, share recovery resources, and foster a non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to make positive changes. Responsibilities include facilitating peer-led support groups, assisting clients in navigating treatment services, and collaborating with clinical teams to deliver holistic care. Your role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between clinical treatment and personal recovery by offering encouragement, advocacy, and a relatable perspective. Exceptional communication skills, patience, and a strong commitment to recovery principles are vital for this position.

Job Duties:

• Provide peer-based support to individuals in detox and residential care, drawing from personal recovery experience to foster trust and connection
• Facilitate peer-led support groups that promote hope, shared experience, and motivation for change
• Offer one-on-one encouragement, emotional support, and active listening to clients navigating early recovery and withdrawal
• Assist clients in understanding and accessing available treatment services, recovery resources, and community-based supports
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support individualized care plans, offering insights based on lived experience
• Serve as a recovery role model, demonstrating healthy coping strategies, self-advocacy, and engagement in long-term recovery practices
• Help clients set personal goals, identify barriers to recovery, and celebrate milestones and progress
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care by connecting clients with aftercare resources such as 12-step groups, sober housing, or outpatient services
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space for open dialogue
• Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and training sessions to integrate peer support within the broader treatment program
• Document peer interactions and relevant observations in accordance with organizational guidelines and confidentiality standards
• Uphold ethical standards and comply with state regulations like OhioMHAS and including certification requirements for Peer Recovery Supporters in Ohio
• Engage in ongoing education and supervision to maintain certification and expand recovery support competencies

Requirements/Qualifications:  

• OhioMHAS 40-hour Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Training
• 1+ years of experience in a detox or residential addiction treatment setting