Certified Peer Recovery Supporter-Fairfield County OhioSTART
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Job Summary:
The Certified Peer supporter works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and will be working with clients with a substance use disorder. This position is partnered with our Fairfield County OhioSTART Program with community partners.
Essential Functions:
- Provide sobriety support services and inspire hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders
- Upon assignment, meet with client each week, and based upon need of client; step down as appropriate with supervisor input
- Educate the client on the addiction model and paths to recovery
- Help expand client’s sober support network
- Connect the client to needed community resources in support of their recovery
- Address barriers to recovery
- Provide support to maintain recovery and reduce relapse
- Attend meetings, child visitation, and court hearings with client as requested by the payor
- Develop a Recovery Support Plan with each recoveree
- Timely and accurate documentation for all clients
- Adhere to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics, and maintain an active status as a member of the Recovery Community at all times
- Attend supervision and training as assigned
- Behave in such a manner that models success
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required
- Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts
Performance/Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in the homes of clients and in the community
- English reading and writing skills required
- Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and families
- Attention to detail and confidentiality required
- Driver’s license with safe driving record in accordance with agency policy
- Works flexible hours
- Team player
- Basic computer skills are required
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required
- Work and/or Volunteer experience as a Recovery Coach and knowledge of court and county resources is preferred
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance
- Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening
Licenses & Certifications:
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- Required: Ohio Peer Recovery Support Certificate
Benefits include:
- Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
- Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
- Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
- Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
- Free CEU trainings
- 10 paid holidays; Some are exchangeable
- Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
- Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
- 401(k) with employer match option
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Free licensure supervision
- Recognition and rewards
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