Peer Recovery Supporter - Cuyahoga County

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Benefits include:

Free CEU trainings

Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!

10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable

Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance

Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations

401(k) with employer match option

Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Free licensure supervision

Recognition and rewards

Be the CHANGE you want to see in YOUR COMMUNITY!
OhioGuidestone is seeking Peer Recovery Supporters. Peer Recovery Supporters provide sobriety support services and inspire hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders. Educate clients on the addiction model and paths to recovery and help to expand clients’ sober support network, and connect clients to needed community resources in support of their recovery. #YourPathStartsHere

Job Summary:

The Peer Recovery Supporter provides are community-based services for a client with a mental illness or substance use disorder, and assist with activities that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, well-being, and independence. The Peer Recovery Supporter provides services that are individualized, recovery-focused, and based on a relationship that supports the client’s ability to promote their own recovery. The Peer Recovery Supporter promotes self-directed recovery by assisting a client and promoting trauma informed care and diversity competence, encouraging self-direction, and advocating for informed choice.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides sobriety support services and inspire hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders.
• Upon assignment, meets with client each week, and based upon need of client; step down as appropriate with supervisor input.
• Communicates frequently with client and coordinates or assists in crisis interventions and stabilization, as needed.
• Educates the client on the addiction model and paths to recovery.
• Connects the client to needed community resources in support of their recovery and help client expand their sober support network.
• Assists clients in the development of empowerment skills through self-advocacy and activities that reduce discrimination and inspire hope.
• Supports the client in the development of life skills to aide them in achieving personal independence.
• Addresses barriers to recovery and provide support to maintain recovery and reduce relapse
• Supports the client in developing and working toward achievement of personal recovery goals
• Teaches skills to effectively navigate the health care delivery system and promote coordination and linkage among similar providers
• Attends meetings, child visitation, and court hearings with client, as needed
• Explores recovery needs and develop a Recovery Support Plan with each client
• Performs related administrative responsibilities; maintains client information, reports, records, and other documents; responds timely to emails and phone calls; attends and participates in various trainings and meetings; communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Supports the completion of funder requirements and program assessments as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly, documents and maintains the confidentiality of client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Maintains ongoing contacts (phone, meetings, and conferences) with other professionals involved, including collateral contacts with community resources/services.
• Behaves in a manner that models success, adheres to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics and maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typing.
• Must have a developed self-care plan.
• Organizational skills, team player and attention to detail.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• Work consist of walking, bending, stooping, ascending/descending stairs, and remaining in a stationary position 50% of the time, including positioning self to an equal level in order to assist clients of all ages.

• Work environment is based in the community and can include an agency office, school-based setting, child care facilities, or participant’s homes.

• Must be able to drive frequently due to work varying work environments, including agency office, school-based, and community-based locations, which may include participant homes in various communities.

• Works flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.

• Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and families.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum educational level of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must satisfy relevant state requirements for Certified Peer Recovery Supporter.
• Work and/or volunteer experience as a Recovery Coach and knowledge of court and county resources preferred.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.

• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test and drug screening.
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
• *Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

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