Certified Peer Recovery Specialist: Community Reintegration

Montgomery County; Dayton (OH); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Montgomery County is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) to mentor residents and build meaningful relationships, guiding them back into the community with sober information and tailored peer-release services. The role emphasizes recovery-focused, relationship-based support and collaboration with the clinical team.

You will engage residents through individual and group activities, education, and crisis interventions while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualificações

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to maintain Ohio Peer Recovery Support Certification in the required training programs.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
• Must be in recovery from substance abuse disorder.
• Has maintained at least 2 years of sobriety.
• Must be highly compassionate and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to build trust and impactful relationships with the residents.
• Familiarity with Personal Computers and experience with various standard office software.
• One year paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse or offender re-entry.
• Knowledge of the recovery process and the ability to effectively use own recovery story to provide support, validations, hope and encouragement to residents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to use basic intervention skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to engage in problem-solving process.
• Ability to perform basic office duties in environment of simultaneous demands.
• Must adhere to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics.
• Ability to monitor condition of residents and recognize changes in mental and physical status.
• Ability to maintain appropriate emotional and relationship boundaries with residents.

Responsabilidades

• Assist residents with recovery-focused services and develop repair-based peer support.
• Coordinate resident arrival and departure with clinical teams for smooth transitions.
• Collaborate with criminal justice and social services; conduct follow-ups as needed.
• Facilitate peer support groups building social skills, wellness and independence.
• Provide group and individual education and de-escalation techniques.
• Refer residents to community programs and conduct post-release follow-up.
• Advocate for needed services to maintain housing and recovery.

Conhecimentos

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Trust building

Crisis intervention

Problem-solving

Office ethics

Time management

Reliability

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification within 90 days

Maintain Ohio PRS Certification

State of Ohio Driver's License

Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics

In recovery from substance abuse disorder

2 years sobriety

1 year paid/volunteer experience with target populations

Ferramentas

PC familiarity

Office software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Montgomery County is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) to mentor residents and build meaningful relationships, guiding them back into the community with sober information and tailored peer-release services. The role emphasizes recovery-focused, relationship-based support and collaboration with the clinical team.

You will engage residents through individual and group activities, education, and crisis interventions while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.