Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

OVP Health • South Point, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) serves as a role model for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders, facilitating and promoting recovery. Peer support services promote resiliency, recovery, self-determination, advocacy, well-being, and skill development. Services are individualized, recovery-focused, and grounded in a peer relationship that helps individuals and families address needs, navigate systems, and promote wellness. The role promotes family-driven and youth-guided, trauma-informed care, cultural humility, partnership with individuals and families, and informed choice.

The PRS works in an inpatient facility and supports residents through recovery planning, crisis response, coordination with treatment teams and providers, skills development, advocacy, and connection to support systems. The role also includes day-to-day resident support, program orientation, documentation, safety and facility procedures, and recreational and practical assistance. The schedule requires flexibility to meet patient needs, including availability for second, third, and overnight shifts as needed, Monday through Sunday. Employees must work 32 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Requirements

• Direct personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health and/or substance use issue; experience through a friend or family member does not qualify for PRS certification.
• Active Ohio Peer Recovery Support Certification is required.
• Compliance with the Ohio Peer Support Code of Ethics.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification.
• Patient-driven approach and ability to speak up as an advocate and encourager.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Flexibility in hours to meet patient needs, including availability for second, third, and overnight shifts as needed, Monday through Sunday.
• Work 32 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and no elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Ability to operate a computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of certified peer support experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Model personal responsibility for resiliency, recovery, and wellness.
• Check in with the preceding shift for resident reports and receive any added assignments.
• Coordinate or assist with crisis interventions and stabilization, oversee individual resident concerns, and alert treatment team members.
• Develop and work toward individualized recovery, resiliency, and wellness goals.
• Promote coordination and linkage among providers by attending treatment team and supervisee meetings.
• Maintain residents’ schedules during the shift.
• Observe and ensure adherence to facility rules, and complete daily room checks.
• Attend and participate in team decision-making and treatment team activities; complete daily attendance, progress reports, and records.
• Assist with room searches when requested by a supervisor or when safety concerns warrant suspicion.
• Teach and coach skills for navigating systems and using services effectively; assist residents in accessing and developing outside support systems for aftercare.
• Meet and greet new patients; assist with food trays or drinks; assist security with belongings or bag searches upon admission and with sanitizing.
• Review the patient handbook, orient patients to the program, and answer questions about policies and rules.
• Support individuals and families in achieving goals through increased knowledge, skills, and connections, including sitting with residents during approved calls with children or other approved contacts.
• Monitor some phone time and follow the facility cell phone policy.
• Provide small support groups for patients to encourage hope.
• Explore residents’ recovery, resiliency, and wellness needs; restock resident supply and clothing closets and help residents obtain needed supplies.
• Assist in overseeing visitors and ensuring proper visit documentation.
• Monitor chores and work projects to support life-skill development.
• Assist in overseeing in-house residents attending AA/NA meetings when applicable.
• Support residents through advocacy and activities that build empowerment, mitigate discrimination, and inspire hope; assist with recreational activities and other projects to promote comfort, security, and rehabilitation.
• Conduct outreach and community education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED