Peer Recovery Supporter- Medina County- part time

OhioGuidestone • Medina, OH

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About The Position

OhioGuidestone is hiring a part-time Peer Recovery Supporter in Medina County. The role provides peer-based support, encouragement, and guidance to people recovering from addiction and/or co-occurring disorders. The supporter meets regularly with clients, adjusting contact frequency to client needs in consultation with a supervisor, and helps clients navigate recovery, healthcare services, and community resources. The position requires lived recovery experience and modeling long-term recovery while maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate documentation.

The supporter works with clients and other professionals to identify barriers, establish personal goals, develop individualized Recovery Support Plans, build sober support networks, and strengthen self-advocacy and independent living skills. The role may include crisis stabilization and accompanying clients to meetings, appointments, visitations, or court hearings. The supporter also participates in meetings, training, and program assessments; supports funder compliance; collaborates with community partners; and meets productivity standards while representing OhioGuidestone positively and contributing to a team-based culture of belonging.

OhioGuidestone serves more than 50,000 people annually through telehealth and locations across Ohio, providing prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports. The organization emphasizes a diverse workforce and a culture of belonging. Applicants must complete required pre-employment screenings after an offer; OhioGuidestone covers the cost of fingerprint background screening, a physical examination, a tuberculosis test, and a drug screen. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory screening results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Supporter or Youth Peer Recovery Supporter, or ability to obtain certification in accordance with state requirements.
• Lived experience in recovery and ability to model and promote long-term recovery.
• Mission-driven, with a strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to speak effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
• Flexible availability to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as needed to meet client needs.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant and timely documentation.
• Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
• Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes, which may include ascending and descending stairs.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and assessments, including drug testing, background checks, and any required physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of community, county, and court resources.
• Prior work or volunteer experience as a Recovery Coach or in a peer support role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles, maintaining high standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
• Provide peer-based support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals recovering from addiction and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Meet with clients regularly and adjust contact frequency according to client needs in consultation with a supervisor.
• Assist clients in crisis and provide stabilization support when needed.
• Educate clients about recovery models, resources, and pathways to long-term recovery.
• Connect clients with community resources and help them build supportive sober networks.
• Promote client empowerment through self-advocacy, life-skills development, and activities that encourage independence.
• Help clients identify barriers to recovery, set personal recovery goals, and develop individualized Recovery Support Plans.
• Guide clients through the healthcare system and coordinate services with providers and agencies.
• Accompany clients to meetings, appointments, visitations, or court hearings as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and protect client confidentiality according to agency guidelines.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and program assessments, and support compliance with funder requirements.
• Collaborate with professionals and maintain communication with community partners and support networks.
• Meet productivity standards, model recovery, follow the Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics, and demonstrate reliability and professionalism.
• Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Promote positive leadership, a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
• Represent the agency positively in contacts with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Clear career ladder and development path in various roles.
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Free licensure supervision.
• Recognition and rewards.
• OhioGuidestone covers the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical examination, tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer.

What This Job Offers

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