Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions; Marysville (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick time

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

CE with supervision

Parental leave

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking a Peer Recovery Services Specialist to support clients in recovery from substance use disorders. Services may be delivered in the community, at the client’s home, or at a treatment facility, with emphasis on lived experience and mentoring.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Ohio PRS certification, valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess OMHAS or other designated Ohio Peer Recovery Support certification and be in good standing.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and valid car insurance.
• Must pass BCI check, corporate compliance checks and employment drug screen.
• Must be 25 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.
• Services can be provided in the community, client's home, or treatment facility office.
• PRS expresses understanding, support and respect for the paths of recovery; in-person or by phone.
• PRS must be able to drive and occasionally transport clients.
• Maintain confidentiality of communication in line with mandated reporting rules.
• Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator.
• Facilitate peer-led support groups as a facilitator.
• Develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships through shared recovery experiences.
• Maintain electronic health records, billing sheets and attendance records.
• Assist clients to identify personal goals, strengths and recovery plan.

Skills

Community resources

Natural supports

Pro-social interventions

Wellness planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio PRS certification

Driver's license

Background checks & drug screening

Age 25+

Tools

Electronic health records

Billing sheets

Job description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication-assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities.

Hiring bonus - $500!

Job Summary:

Peer Recovery Services (PRS) has become a foundational part of a recovery-oriented continuum of care provided by Lighthouse to increase client engagement and facilitate wellness in a shorter time. These goals are accomplished through modeling, demonstrating, and sharing LIVED experiences by the PRS to help others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactivelyseekto support individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.
• Services can be provided in the community, client's home, or treatment facility office.
• PRS expresses understanding, support and respect for the many paths of recovery an individual client may wish to pursue. Services can be provided in-person or over the phone but not through text.
• PRS must be able to drive and occasionally transport clients.
• PRS must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and be willing to assist the peer in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians.
• The PRS must live a life in recovery and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery community.
• Maintaining confidentiality of communication between peer and peer recovery supporters. The confidential nature of this relationship does not extend to areas covered by mandated reporting.
• The PRS are considered mandated reporters in the State of Ohio.
• The PRS will serve as a role model, act as a mentor, advocate, and motivator.
• Serve as group facilitator for various peer led support groups.
• The PRS must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to peer relationships.
• Maintain electronic health record, billing sheets, group-sign in and other records as required.
• Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.
• Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups.
• Participate and contribute to weekly staffing discussions with clinical and case management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Abilities:

• Keeps abreast of community resources, educates clients about those resources.
• Promotesa naturalsupport system in the community for clients served.
• Promotes progressive pro-social interventions (e.g., client connectedness in the community, involvement in a safe and supportive environment, participation in activities where the person served finds social acceptance, and positive reinforcement to promote recovery).
• Encourages community-based "Wellness and Recovery Action Plan."

Required Education:

• Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D.
• Must possess OMHAS or other designated accrediting body in the State of Ohio Peer Recovery Support certification and be in good standing.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid car insurance
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
• Must be 25 years or older

Desired Experience:

• Able to respect and maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Good in time management, organizing, and able to prioritize activities.
• Comfortable and dedicated to helping others.
• Self-directed and self-motivated.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10am - 6pm or Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm

Compensation Range: $18 - $20/hr

• paid time off (PTO and sick time)
• paid holidays
• medical/dental/vision
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• paid continuing education with supervision
• parental leave
• eligibility for loan forgiveness programs

LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.