Job Overview: The purpose of this position is to serve as part of the Behavioral Health team for Substance Use Disorders. The role of the Peer Recovery Support Specialist is to support others in recovery. The Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals with SUD to assist in recovery.The Specialist will collaborate with the Substance Use Treatment Coordinator (SUTC) to promote recovery. Job Requirements: High School Degree or GED Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree Certified Peer Recovery Supporter in Ohio within 6 months of hire Alcohol and Drug Treatment Systems Established relationships with treatment community Working knowledge of motivational interviewing Must meet qualifications for certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter in Ohio 3-4 years experience Customer Service Strong knowlwdge of alcohol and drug treatment systems Job Responsibilities: Assist individuals in their own plan of recovery. Promote self advocacy by assisting individuals in expressing their own voice, needs, goals, and objectives. Provide recovery education to individuals for every phase of the recovery journey. Participate as part of the recovery team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and medical professionals. Employee should be familiar with community resources to address patient psychosocial and substance use needs. Employee will work collaboratively with community mental health providers and community support services to develop, provide and support a continuum of care for patients. Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual self help that support recovery Will provide assistance in capturing program evaluation, logs, and fidelity measures as directed. Quality Improvement: The employee will work collaboratively to assist in monitoring the SUTC program and identifying areas for improvement. Employee will participate in meetings and quality improvement activities, continuing education and serve as a member of committees, as requested. Assist individual in developing their own plan for advancing their recovery. Other Job-Related Information: Incumbent must have strong knowledge of alcohol and drug treatment systems in our community. Working Conditions: Climbing - Occasionally Concentrating - Consistently Continous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.