Peer Recovery Supporter (Part - time)

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement with Match

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services seeks a Peer Recovery Supporter to engage individuals with addictions and help coordinate recovery services in Hamilton County, Ohio.

You will assist with housing, treatment, benefits and job placement while providing recovery education and support to clients in active treatment and recovery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage individuals with substance use concerns.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health and housing resources is preferred.
• Ability to motivate clients to participate in recovery activities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in face-to-face outreach to individuals with substance use issues, including those experiencing homelessness.
• Coordinate services with community partners to assist clients with housing, treatment, benefits and job placement.
• Assess substance use disorders and basic needs of individuals.
• Provide resource, treatment and sober support information to those seeking recovery.
• Deliver recovery education and support to persons with substance use disorder.
• Connect with individuals recently in contact with emergency responses related to overdose.
• Assist with implementation of individual client recovery plans.

Skills

Engagement

Recovery support

Education

Resources coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification

Job description

GCBHS has an immediate full-time opening for a Peer Recovery Supporter. This position provides engagement, recovery support services, education, resources and guidance to individuals who are currently experiencing issues with addictions and substance use disorder in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Join our mission to help individuals with behavioral health disorders live healthy and productive lives.

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
• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with Match

Position Responsibilities:

• Participates in face-to-face outreach efforts to individuals struggling with substance use, including those experiencing homelessness in Hamilton County (includes making contact with individuals on the streets, in parks, soup kitchens, shelters, health care facilities etc).
• Works closely with community partners to help coordinate services for clients, especially services applicable to individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Assesses individuals for substance use disorders and associated basic needs.
• Assists clients in accessing community resources i.e.: housing, treatment services, applicable benefits, job placement, etc. as determined by client assessment.
• Provides resource, treatment & sober support information to individuals interested in recovery.
• Provides recovery education and support to persons with substance use disorder.
• In collaboration with community partners, connects and engages with individuals who have had recent contact with the emergency response system related to overdose and substance abuse issues.
• Assists with implementation of individual client recovery plans.

Position Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Lived experience of substance use disorder and active in maintaining recovery for a minimum of twelve months.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder system, mental health system, and healthcare strongly desired. Individual must have demonstrated ability to respectfully motivate other consumers to act on their own behalf and to participate in activities.
• Drug test required prior to start.
• Position requires regular driving of the employee's personal vehicle. Valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurable driving record required.

We have been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for 10 years in a row!

Please visit our website www.gcbhs.com to learn more about GCBHS.