Peer Recovery Supporter

HUMAN SERVICE CHAMBER OF FRANKLIN COUNTY; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The HUMAN SERVICE CHAMBER OF FRANKLIN COUNTY is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer recovery support services for individuals facing severe mental health and substance use challenges. This vital role involves advocacy, facilitating support groups, and empowering clients on their recovery journeys.

The ideal candidate will have personal recovery experience and must be certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist. Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, assisting with daily living skills, and promoting independence. Location is Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Minimum two years of sobriety in mental health or substance abuse.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client advocate and role model.
• Develop relationships with clients’ healthcare providers.
• Facilitate recovery support groups.

Skills

Peer recovery support

Advocacy

Personal recovery and wellness

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This Recovery Support Specialist position will provide peer recovery support services to individuals with severe mental illness. The Recovery Support Specialist is a person with a lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorder. This person will work with a multidisciplinary team to support the individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma or substance use. This position will afford the opportunity to empower individuals who have lived and walked the path of recovery from a lived experience to assist others in their journeys of recovery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Recovery Support Specialist will act as client advocate and role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and wellness.
• Develop good working relationships with clients’ health care providers to assist with accomplishing their goals.
• Assist clients in accessing social services and monitor the progress of recovery and wellness.
• Assist residents in developing Activities of Daily Living skills (ADL), such as cooking, housekeeping, personal hygiene, budgeting or shopping, etc.
• Provides transportation services as needed and accompanies residents when necessary to medical appointments, employment sites, etc.
• Facilitate ongoing recovery support groups to teach residents about healthy social interaction, overcoming fears, problem-solving, and increasing overall personal wellness and recovery.
• Provide consumer information and recovery support onsite and in the community.
• Assist clients with diverse cultural backgrounds in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.
• Continue to encourage independence related to involvement in the community and accessing necessary services when needed.
• Attend Peer Support educational programs and trainings, conferences and workshops to improve on existing job knowledge, broaden your horizon, and obtain continued education.
• Performs other duties as assigned to promote the overall mission and vision of CND and other areas deemed necessary by the Clinical Director and the CEO.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Lived Experience Recovery Support Specialists must have lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis.

Must be certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist.

Minimum two years of sobriety in mental health or substance abuse or homelessness.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate clear, professional boundaries.
• Must be able to drive, have own transportation and transport clients at times in own vehicle.
• Satisfactory completion of Peer Supporter training and Peer Supporter certification at time of hiring or within the first two months of employment.

Computer Skills

Proficient in use of personal computer and related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) use of office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, printer).

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license; must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.