Peer Recovery Supporter

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is hiring a full-time Peer Recovery Supporter to provide peer support services. 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 and is willing to self-identify as being in recovery and share their personal journey to support program members.

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 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.
• Engage with clients by phone and in person to offer support and guidance.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities and serve as a positive role model for clients.

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.

What This Job Offers

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