Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery • Cleveland, 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. With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development.

Requirements

• Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills required.
• Ability to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Acts as a role model for clients with a mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder to facilitate recovery using a 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 and others in the recovery process.
• Provides information and assists persons with applying for supplemental programs.
• Assists persons with completing forms.
• Develops services and supports to identify service and 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 and staff, relaying information to medical doctors/clinicians, Client’s Rights Officer, and other staff as needed.
• Coordinates responses to inquiries, as appropriate, to state and local partners.
• Conducts presentations and offers technical assistance to all stakeholders including but not limited to Medicaid, board Associations, provider associations, County Boards of Mental Health, guardians, and family members.
• Participates on committees and 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, Short-Term Disability Plan, 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

What This Job Offers

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