Peer Recovery Supporter
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Where New Paths BeginOhioGuidestone 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 â with compassion and respect â we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.Are you on the journey of recovery and looking to inspire others? At OhioGuidestone, a Peer Recovery Supporter provides sobriety support services and inspires hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders. The supporter will meet with clients each week, based upon the need of the client. In addition, the PRS will educate clients on the addiction model and paths to recovery and help to expand the client's sober support network and connect clients to needed community resources in support of their recovery. This opportunity requires Peer Certification.This is a part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling.Essential Functions:Provide sobriety support services and inspire hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders.Upon assignment, meet with clients each week, based upon the need of the client; step down as appropriate with supervisor input.Educate the client on the addiction model and paths to recovery.Help expand the client's sober support network.Connect the client to needed community resources in support of their recovery.Address barriers to recovery.Provide support to maintain recovery and reduce relapse.Attend meetings, child visitation, and court hearings with clients as requested by the payor.Develop a Recovery Support Plan with each recoveree.Timely and accurate documentation for all clients.Adhere to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics.Attend supervision and training as assigned.Behave in such a manner that models success.Maintain regular and reliable attendance.May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department-specific projects or seasonal program changes.In times of need, employee may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor.Performance/Physical Requirements:Work is performed in the homes of clients and in the community.English reading and writing skills required.Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and families.Attention to detail and confidentiality required.Driver's license with safe driving record in accordance with agency policy.Works flexible hours.Team player.Basic computer skills are required.Qualifications:Minimum qualification for this position is a GED or High School Diploma.Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required.Work and/or volunteer experience as a Recovery Coach and knowledge of court and county resources is preferred.Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License and safe driving record.Must present a valid OhioMHAS Disqualifying Offense Waiver 5122-29-15.1 if applicable.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. OhioGuidestone is committed to creating a more diverse community. We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/VRequired Licenses & Certifications:OH Peer Recovery Supporter#J-18808-Ljbffr