Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Job Details

Job Location: Hamilton, OH 45011

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 hourly

Job Shift: Day

We’re looking for Peer Recovery Supporters to engage in activities that promote resiliency, recovery, self‑determination, advocacy, well‑being, and skill development. Qualified candidates must have lived experience and be certified by the State of Ohio.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match – up to 6%
• Career ladder – opportunities for professional growth
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee training and continued education opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Educates clients on the purpose of peer support and recovery models.
• Provides clients with very clear definitions of recovery and its components.
• Intentionally shares your story as appropriate, providing hope and help in changing patterns and behavior.
• Be well informed about trauma and explore with clients their experiences and support them in getting appropriate resources and aid in their recovery.
• Help patients develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Help persons in crisis explore options to benefit in recovery and maintain stability.
• Provide culturally‑sensitive and age‑specific services.
• Focus positively on emotional growth, strengths, and recovery goals.
• Encourage clients to become self‑directed and focused on their strengths.
• Provide resources beneficial in recovery.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Meet the State of Ohio requirements for Peer Recovery Supporter certification
• State of Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation
• Active listening skills
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams
• Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems
• Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries and ethical behavior in accordance with Peer Recovery Supporter guidelines

Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.