Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions•Columbus, OH

8d•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Peer Recovery Services (PRS) is a key part of Lighthouse’s recovery care, using community-based, individualized support to improve engagement and overall wellness. Services are delivered with empathy, respect, and a focus on self-directed recovery, informed choices, and independence. PRS providers use their lived experiences to guide, support, and empower clients on their recovery journey.

Requirements

Keeps abreast of community resources, educates clients about those resources.
Promotes a natural support system in the community for clients served.
Promotes progressive pro-social interventions (e.g., client connectedness in the community, involvement in a safe and supportive environment, participation in activities where the person served finds social acceptance, and positive reinforcement to promote recovery).
Encourages community-based "Wellness and Recovery Action Plan."
Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D.
Must possess OMHAS or other designated accrediting body in the State of Ohio Peer Recovery Support certification and be in good standing.
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid car insurance
Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
Must be 25 years or older

Nice To Haves

Able to respect and maintain confidential information.
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
Good listening, supporting, motivating, encouraging skill sets.
Good in time management, organizing, and able to prioritize activities.
Comfortable and dedicated to helping others.
Self-directed and self-motivated.
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid car insurance

Responsibilities

Proactively seek to support individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.
Services can be provided in the community, client’s home, or treatment facility office.
Expresses understanding, support and respect for the many paths of recovery an individual client may wish to pursue. Services can be provided in-person or over the phone but not through text.
Must be able to drive and occasionally transport clients.
Must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and be willing to assist the peer in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians.
Must live a life in recovery and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery community.
Maintaining confidentiality of communication between peer and peer recovery supporters. The confidential nature of this relationship does not extend to areas covered by mandated reporting.
Serve as a role model, act as a mentor, advocate, and motivator.
Serve as group facilitator for various peer led support groups.
Must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to peer relationships.
Maintain electronic health record, billing sheets, group-sign in and other records as required.
Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.
Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups.
Participate and contribute to weekly staffing discussions with clinical and case management.
Other duties as assigned.