Peer Support Specialist

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO•Findlay, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Who are you? Have you faced mental health or substance abuse challenges? Maybe you are a survivor of sexual abuse. Or have experience in the criminal-justice system. Did someone help you overcome barriers to recovery? Would you like to support others in overcoming the same? Do you have a significant period of continuous recovery? Are you active in a self-help or consumer advocacy group? You have a lot to offer. Your story matters, you matter and can make a difference. A real difference! Where your impact includes those you serve as well as their families and friends. Tell us your story. Examples of acceptable qualifications for this position are: Being a past consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing one's own illness. Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem. Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field Have an active membership in a consumer advocacy or self-help group. A significant period of continuous recovery required. Peer Support Certified Write Your Next Chapter. You will provide peer support to people in your community who are facing challenges you understand. You will improve their recovery. Be part of our multi-disciplinary team. You will make a difference. You will provide individual ongoing coaching. Show people how to use community resources. Assist them in increasing their support networks - relatives, friends and significant others. Offer encouragement in times of crisis. Advocate for and protect their rights. Help reduce stigma. Collaborate with others involved in the client's recovery plan. You will matter. In this role you will regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously. You will have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, earn CPR/First aid certification, and be willing to submit to a background check and finger printing.

Requirements

Past consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing one's own illness.
Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem.
Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field.
Active membership in a consumer advocacy or self-help group.
A significant period of continuous recovery required.
Peer Support Certified
Valid driver's license
Auto insurance
Willing to submit to a background check and finger printing.

Nice To Haves

Survivor of sexual abuse.
Experience in the criminal-justice system.
Earn CPR/First aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support to people in your community who are facing challenges you understand.
Improve their recovery.
Be part of our multi-disciplinary team.
Provide individual ongoing coaching.
Show people how to use community resources.
Assist them in increasing their support networks - relatives, friends and significant others.
Offer encouragement in times of crisis.
Advocate for and protect their rights.
Help reduce stigma.
Collaborate with others involved in the client's recovery plan.
Regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously.