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We are currently recruiting for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to work with customers in our Lorain and Cuyahoga County locations.

Summary:

A Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides peer support to clients in recovery. The Peer Supporter is an individual with a direct lived experience of a mental health and/or substance use disorder who are in recovery.

Essential Functions:

Peer Recovery Support Specialist acts as a role model for clients with a mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance used disorder in order to facilitate recovery by using variety of techniques; instructs persons about services provided to aid in recovery; mentors persons with a mental illness or co-occurring mental health or substance use disorder & others in the recovery process; provides information & assists persons with applying for supplemental programs; assists persons with completing forms; develops services & supports to identify service & support gaps for individuals with mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; participates on treatment teams with person's consent; collaborates to assist with intake/discharge planning; monitors person's satisfaction. Acts as a liaison between persons & staff: relays information to medical doctors/clinicians, Client's Rights Officer, other staff with need to know to aid in problem solving; coordinates responses to inquiries, as appropriate, to state & local partners; conducts presentations & offers technical assistance to all stakeholders including but not limited to Medicaid, board Associations, provider associations, County Boards of Mental Health, guardians & family members. Participates on committees; participates on OhioMHAS Certified Peer Recovery Supporter technical assistance calls; provides staff intern/patient training on peer service delivery. Documents information as directed by supervisor.

General Requirements:

Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics and demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good computer skills required. Must have the ability to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population. Must possess valid Driver's License and have a good driving record (insurable through agency's automobile insurance carrier.)

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Certification Requirements:

Must be eligible to obtain Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (APS). Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (APS) preferred. (Two years experience credit will be given for current certification.)

Amount of Travel: Minimal to moderate, mostly confined to local travel.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (1st shift days)

*Salary Range: *Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

Medical Insurance with Prescription Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company sponsored Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with Debit Cards

403(b) Retirement Plan

$40,000 Term Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance available

Continuing Education Reimbursement

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