Peer Recovery Support Specialist
The LCADA Way•Middleburg Heights, OH
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About The Position
A Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides peer support to clients in recovery. The Peer Supporter is an individual with a direct lived experience of a mental health and/or substance use disorder who are in recovery.
Requirements
- Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics and demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer skills required.
- Must have the ability to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
- Must possess valid Driver's License and have a good driving record (insurable through agency's automobile insurance carrier.)
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (APS).
- Travel between Cuyahoga and Lorain county locations is required.
- Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (1st shift days)
- Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a role model for clients with a mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance used disorder in order to facilitate recovery by using variety of techniques
- Instructs persons about services provided to aid in recovery
- Mentors persons with a mental illness or co-occurring mental health or substance use disorder & others in the recovery process
- Provides information & assists persons with applying for supplemental programs
- Assists persons with completing forms
- Develops services & supports to identify service & support gaps for individuals with mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Participates on treatment teams with person's consent
- Collaborates to assist with intake/discharge planning
- Monitors person's satisfaction
- Acts as a liaison between persons & staff: relays information to medical doctors/clinicians, Client's Rights Officer, other staff with need to know to aid in problem solving
- Coordinates responses to inquiries, as appropriate, to state & local partners
- Conducts presentations & offers technical assistance to all stakeholders including but not limited to Medicaid, board Associations, provider associations, County Boards of Mental Health, guardians & family members
- Participates on committees
- Participates on OhioMHAS Certified Peer Recovery Supporter technical assistance calls
- Provides staff intern/patient training on peer service delivery
- Documents information as directed by supervisor
Benefits
- Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
- Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
- Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Teambuilding
- Wellness Programs and Activities
- Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Jury Duty Time
- Parental Leave
- Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
- PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
- Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
- Company Funded Health Savings Account
- Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
- 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
- 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Added Value Benefits including:
- Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
- Accident Plans for Employee and Family
- Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability Plan for Employee
- Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
- Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Access to Personal Financial Advisor
- Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
- License and Certification Reimbursement
- License Testing Fee Reimbursement
- Annual Tuition Reimbursement
- Travel Expense Reimbursement
- On-Site Pharmacy
- Casual Dress Code
- Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends
- Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
