Peer Recovery Supporter

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Health Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Flexible work schedules

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

403(b) Retirement with Match

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services in Cincinnati seeks a Peer Recovery Supporter to help individuals with mental illness lead healthier, more productive lives. You will provide peer support in person and through outreach, drawing on your own recovery journey to offer guidance.

The role includes assisting clients with access to services, coordinating with care teams, and serving as a positive role model.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current or past consumer of community Mental health services.
• Willingness to self-identify as being in recovery and share personal journey to support program members.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist potential clients with setting up services through daily walk-ins for open-access intake assessments
• Researches and develops community resources in response to identified client needs
• Serves as a liaison between the consumers, care managers, and therapists
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities; serves as a positive role model for clients.
• Engage with clients by phone and in person to offer support and guidance

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Basic computer knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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Peer Recovery Supporter

GCB Connects Full Time Technical Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1941

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness to lead healthy and productive lives as a Peer Recovery Supporter. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Peer Recovery Supporter. To provide peer support services. Our Peer recovery supporters engage with clients both in person and through community outreach. Peer recovery supporters use personal experience to support, guide, and encourage others in recovery. The ideal candidate will be a current or past consumer of Mental health services.

Why Work at GCBHS?

• GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
• Top Workplace every year since 2010
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Health Insurance, Life/Disability Insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• 403(b) Retirement with Match

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist potential clients with setting up services through daily walk-ins for open-access intake assessments
• Researches and develops community resources in response to identified client needs
• Serves as a liaison between the consumers, care managers, and therapists
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities; serves as a positive role model for clients.
• Engage with clients by phone and in person to offer support and guidance

Position Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current or past consumer of community Mental health services.
• Willingness to self-identify as being in recovery and share personal journey to support and benefit program members.
• Basic computer knowledge

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati for 15 years in a row! Please visit our website www.gcbhs.com.

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