Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) is a paid, billable service role within OhioRISE Care Coordination that utilizes lived experience with behavioral health challenges, substance use, and/or system navigation to support youth and families. The PRSS provides strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support to promote engagement, self-advocacy, and successful participation in services. This role is an integral member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and works in collaboration with Care Coordinators and other providers to support individualized care planning and service delivery.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult or Family Peer) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Demonstrated lived experience with behavioral health, substance use, or caregiving within child-serving systems (e.g., mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice).
- Ability to use lived experience in a professional, recovery-oriented manner.
- Strong communication and engagement skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth and families with complex behavioral health needs.
- Knowledge of OhioRISE, wraparound, and high-fidelity care coordination principles.
- Experience participating in Child and Family Team (CFT) processes.
Responsibilities
- Utilize lived experience with behavioral health challenges, substance use, and/or system navigation to support youth and families.
- Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support to promote engagement, self-advocacy, and successful participation in services.
- Act as an integral member of the Child and Family Team (CFT).
- Collaborate with Care Coordinators and other providers to support individualized care planning and service delivery.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
- Annual Increases
- 80 hours Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Free Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
- A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
- Paid Training & Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
- Discount Programs(Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
- Wellbeing Resources(Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
