Peer Recovery Supporter

OhioGuidestone•Medina, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. At OhioGuidestone, a Peer Recovery Supporter provides sobriety support services and inspires hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders. The Supporter will meet with clients each week, and based upon need of client. In addition, the PRS will educate clients on the addiction model and paths to recovery and help to expand client’s sober support network and connect clients to needed community resources in support of their recovery. This opportunity requires peer certification. This is a part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma
Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and safe driving record
Must present a valid OhioMHAS Disqualifying Offense Waiver 5122-29-15.1 if applicable
English reading and writing skills required
Attention to detail and confidentiality required
Basic computer skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Work and/or volunteer experience as a recovery coach and knowledge of court and county resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide sobriety support services and inspire hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders
Upon assignment, meet with client each week, and based upon need of client; step down as appropriate with supervisor input
Educate the client on the addiction model and paths to recovery
Help expand client’s sober support network
Connect the client to needed community resources in support of their recovery
Address barriers to recovery
Provide support to maintain recovery and reduce relapse
Attend meetings, child visitation, and court hearings with client as requested by the payor
Develop a recovery support plan with each recoveree
Timely and accurate documentation for all clients
Adhere to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics
Attend supervision and training as assigned
Behave in such a manner that models success
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.
In times of need, employee may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor.