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 to provide peer-based support to individuals in recovery from addiction and/or co-occurring disorders in Medina County. The role involves meeting regularly with clients, offering encouragement and guidance, helping in crisis situations, and supporting clients as they work toward long-term recovery and greater independence.

The Peer Recovery Supporter helps clients understand recovery models and available resources, connect with community supports, build sober networks, identify barriers, set personal goals, and create individualized Recovery Support Plans. The role also supports clients in navigating healthcare services and may include accompanying them to meetings, appointments, visitations, or court hearings. The position requires accurate and timely documentation, confidentiality, collaboration with professionals and community partners, participation in required meetings and trainings, and adherence to program requirements and the Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics.

The successful candidate models recovery, demonstrates professionalism and reliability, and contributes to a positive, team-based workplace and culture of belonging. The role requires flexibility to meet client needs, including working days, evenings, and/or weekends as desired. OhioGuidestone requires pre-employment screenings after an offer, including fingerprint background screening, a physical examination, a TB test, and a drug screen; employment offers are contingent on satisfactory 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 communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as desired to meet client needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation.
• Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
• Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes as needed, 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, including drug testing and background checks, and any other required assessments such as a 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 during crisis situations and provide stabilization support when needed.
• Educate clients about recovery models, available 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 in navigating the healthcare system and coordinating services with providers and agencies.
• Accompany clients to meetings, appointments, visitations, or court hearings as needed.
• Maintain accurate, 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 other professionals and maintain communication with community partners and support networks.
• Meet productivity standards while modeling recovery and following the Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, positivity, and flexibility, and take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Promote positive leadership, a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
• Represent OhioGuidestone positively in contacts with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Clear career ladder for development in various roles.
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities supporting 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, TB 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