Peer Recovery Supporter

TCN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • Troy, OH

133d • $16 - $19

About The Position

Peer support specialists in the substance use treatment field have lived experience of recovery from problematic substance use and special training to work with people seeking or in recovery. A peer support specialist uses his/her lived experience and training to support clients in exploring the many pathways to recovery, navigating treatment, identifying, building strengths, discovering resilience, connecting to others in recovery, finding needed resources, developing new behaviors and ways of thinking, advocating for themselves, and celebrating recovery accomplishments.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• Peer Recovery Support Certification
• One year of previous experience with substance use disorders
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation
• Appropriate automobile liability insurance

Nice To Haves

• First Aid and De-escalation training (will be provided if needed)

Responsibilities

• Offer empathetic and non-judgmental support based on personal experiences of recovery.
• Share recovery stories to inspire hope and demonstrate that recovery is possible.
• Assist clients in developing and following their recovery plans.
• Aid clients in identifying internal and external barriers to their recovery goals/utilization of community resources and developing strategies to overcome these barriers.
• Work closely with client and treatment teams, including clinicians, social workers, and medical professionals, to ensure coordinated care.
• Help clients access community resources, such as housing, healthcare, employment, and education.
• Facilitate group sessions on topics related to recovery and wellness.
• Empower clients to advocate for themselves and take charge of their recovery journey.
• Maintain client care database by entering latest information as it becomes available; verifying findings and reports; backing up data.

Benefits

• Licensure reimbursement
• Clinical supervision hours towards independent licensure
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development and paid CEUs
• Additional compensation for advanced licensure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement options with company match as of day one
• Generous paid leave options
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible or work-from-home options
• Casual Friday-Sunday dress code

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees