Peer Recovery Supporter (Part - time)

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement with Match

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) seeks a part-time Peer Recovery Supporter to engage and support individuals with addictions in Hamilton County, Ohio. The role provides recovery education, resources, and guidance, and collaborates with partners to connect clients with housing, treatment, benefits, and employment services.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification (or within 90 days), and at least 12 months of lived recovery

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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 at least 12 months.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder system, mental health system, and healthcare strongly desired.
• Drug test required prior to start.
• Position requires regular driving of the employee’s personal vehicle with valid license.

Responsibilities

• Participates in face-to-face outreach efforts to individuals with substance use issues, including homelessness in Hamilton County.
• Works with community partners to coordinate services for clients, especially housing, treatment, benefits, and job placement.
• Assesses individuals for substance use disorders and basic needs.
• Provides information on resources, treatment and sober support for recovery.
• Delivers recovery education and support to individuals with substance use disorder.
• Connects with individuals recently in contact with emergency services related to overdose.
• Assists with implementation of individual client recovery plans.

Job description

GCBHS has an immediate part-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.