Peer Recovery Supporter
About The Position
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is hiring a full-time Peer Recovery Supporter to provide peer support services to people with mental illness. The role involves engaging with clients in person and through community outreach, using personal experience to support, guide, and encourage people in recovery. The ideal candidate is a current or former consumer of mental health services. The Peer Recovery Supporter helps potential clients access services, develops community resources in response to client needs, and serves as a liaison among consumers, care managers, and therapists. The role also provides support and guidance to clients by phone and in person.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current or past consumer of community mental health services.
- Willingness to self-identify as being in recovery and share a personal recovery journey to support and benefit program members.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Assist potential clients with setting up services through daily walk-ins for open-access intake assessments.
- Research and develop community resources in response to identified client needs.
- Serve as a liaison between consumers, care managers, and therapists.
- Use good interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities, and serve as a positive role model for clients.
- Engage with clients by phone and in person to offer support and guidance.
- Use personal experience to support, guide, and encourage others in recovery.
Benefits
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Health insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
- 403(b) retirement plan with match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
