Impactful Peer Recovery Advocate

Summit County Public Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS retirement

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit County Public Health in Akron, OH is seeking a Peer Recovery Supporter to work full-time (35 hours/week) in our Harm Reduction program. The role provides peer-based support to individuals in recovery, helps connect clients to health care and community resources, and delivers harm reduction services such as syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, and overdose education.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years volunteer or paid experience in a peer recovery support position.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Supporter or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, peer-to-peer support to individuals in recovery to promote healthy choices and long-term wellness.
• Provides substance use disorder case management services by assessing needs; making referrals to health care, social services, and community resources; monitoring and following up on services.
• Serve as a mentor, advocate, and role model to clients to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
• Conduct harm reduction services, including syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, and overdose education in-office and in the community.
• Participate in Quick Response Team (QRT) outreach activities with community partners.
• Maintain accurate project logs, reports, and client data in required systems.
• Manage inventory of harm reduction supplies.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, community agencies, and the public.
• Represent Summit County Public Health professionally at community events.
• Utilize Google and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Google Workspace, etc)
• Follow all regulations, policies, and emergency response requirements, including availability for 24/7 emergency service when needed.

Skills

Peer support

Case management

Outreach

Harm reduction

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit County Public Health in Akron, OH is seeking a Peer Recovery Supporter to work full-time (35 hours/week) in our Harm Reduction program. The role provides peer-based support to individuals in recovery, helps connect clients to health care and community resources, and delivers harm reduction services such as syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, and overdose education.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain certification