Peer Support Recovery Specialist - Part Time

Community Support Services, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Support Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Recovery Specialist to enhance clinical services through lived experience and recovery. This part-time role involves providing support, fostering engagement, and assisting clients in navigating resources. Join a mission-driven team committed to making a difference in behavioral health care.

Benefits

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

10 holidays annually off work

Professional Development Assistance

Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health or substance use disorder required.
• Timely recertification as required by OhioMHAS must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to peers/clients.
• Assist clients with referrals and navigation of resources.
• Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certification from OhioMHAS as an Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $17.50/hr

Job Details

Job Location: Community Support Services - Akron, OH

Position Type: Part Time (20 Hours)

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50 Hourly

Description

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Peer Support Recovery Specialist to join our case management team. This individual will work to enhance the provision of other clinical services to clients through both one's lived experience of a mental health challenge or substance addiction and one's continuous recovery. The Peer Support Recovery Specialist is integral to the case management team's ability to connect with clients.

What You'll Do

• Provide peers/clients with support and encouragement.
• Share your own story of recovery with the peers and clients assigned to your care through the case management team.
• Foster engagement of and offer hope to clients through an establishment of trust.
• Model appropriate social skills for clients.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and family members.
• Assist clients with referrals to and navigation of agency and community resources.
• Communicate the needs of clients with co-workers and supervisors.
• Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Currently hiring for a number of part-time (20 hours/week) positions on our different case management teams.
  
  

About Us: For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• A person with a lived experience of mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
• Certification from OhioMHAS as an Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) required.
• Timely recertification as required by OhioMHAS must be maintained throughout employment.
• A car and a valid Ohio driver's license and insurability through the Agency's insurance carrier required.
• A deeply held belief in CSS's recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.
• Perseverance in goals with individuals who may not improve or may only improve slowly.
  
  

What We Offer

• Pay for this position starts at $16.00-17.50/hour
• Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• Professional Development Assistance
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• 10 holidays annually off work
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
  
  

Further Information

Company's website: www.cssbh.org

Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/

Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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