Peer Support Specialist

DeCoach Recovery Centre; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeCoach Recovery Centre is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our mobile crisis team in Kettering. This role involves direct client services and coordinating with the Treatment Team to provide peer support, individual, family, and group counseling, and community activities.

Flex hours and occasional travel between locations may be required. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, be licensed in Ohio, and preferably hold a college degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support services under clinical supervision to adults per Treatment Team.
• Facilitates individual, family, and group counseling and community activities as per client plan.
• Adheres to DeCoach Rehabilitation Centre policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with management to improve quality of services and perform needs assessments.

Skills

Peer support

Direct client services

Counseling

Documentation

Substance abuse knowledge

Therapeutic methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Ohio license

Job description

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Full Time Professional Dayton, OH, US

About Us:

DeCoach Recovery is a leading addiction treatment center dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. We offer a range of evidence-based treatments and therapies tailored to each patients unique needs, with a focus on long-term recovery and wellness.

Summary of position:

We are currently hiring for a Peer Support Specialist to join our mobile crisis team in Kettering. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing direct client services that address DeCoach Rehabilitation Centre's mission and are provided in a manner consistent with the organization's vision and values. This position has the potential to utilize flex hours to best serve the needs of our clients. Some travel between locations may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides peer support services under clinical supervision to adults that meet productivity and quality requirements set by DeCoach Rehabilitation Centre
• Obtain the following therapeutic services as determined by the Treatment Team and specified in the client’s Individual Treatment Plan: individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, community activities, Facility visits, vocational training, and follow-up care
• Comply with all new and current policies and procedures of DeCoach Rehabilitation Centre
• Work with administrative/team managers to improve the quality of servicesthrough on-going studies of existing services, and needs assessment for improvement and revisions
• Direct knowledge of substance abuse, correct documentation procedures, and current therapeutic methods.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required - a college degree is preferred
• You must
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Ohio