Peer Recovery Supporter

Community for New Direction • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Peer Recovery Supporter provides peer recovery support services to individuals with severe mental illness, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support people experiencing mental health challenges, psychological trauma, or substance use. The role is held by someone with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use disorder who uses that experience to empower others in their recovery journeys.

The position supports clients in building independence and wellness through advocacy, coordination with health care providers, help accessing social services, assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, and recovery support groups. Services are provided onsite and in the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
• At least two years of sobriety in mental health or substance abuse, or homelessness.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate clear, professional boundaries.
• Ability to drive, own transportation, and willingness to transport clients at times in the employee’s own vehicle.
• Satisfactory completion of Peer Supporter training and certification by the time of hiring.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and printers.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client advocate and role model, demonstrating competency in personal recovery and wellness.
• Develop effective working relationships with clients’ health care providers to help clients accomplish their goals.
• Help clients access social services and monitor their recovery and wellness progress.
• Assist residents in developing activities of daily living skills, including cooking, housekeeping, personal hygiene, budgeting, and shopping.
• Provide transportation as needed and accompany residents to medical appointments, employment sites, and other destinations when necessary.
• Facilitate ongoing recovery support groups covering healthy social interaction, overcoming fears, problem solving, personal wellness, and recovery.
• Provide consumer information and recovery support onsite and in the community.
• Assist clients from diverse cultural backgrounds in regaining community independence and mastery over their recovery process.
• Encourage clients’ independence in community involvement and accessing services.
• Attend peer support educational programs, trainings, conferences, and workshops to improve job knowledge and continue education.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CND’s mission and vision or as deemed necessary by the Clinical Director and CEO.

What This Job Offers

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