Peer Support Specialist

Ethan Crossing of Springfield; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical packages

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts

HSA with company match

Dental care program

Vision plan

Life insurance options

Paid time off + holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement or student loan‑

Mentoring programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Vista Health and Wellness seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the Ethan Crossing of Springfield location. The role focuses on being a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals in recovery, sharing personal experiences to foster peer relationships and prevent relapse.

Candidates must meet CAPRC-I, CAPRC-II, or CSPR certification requirements and have over two years of recovery.

Qualifications

• Must be in successful recovery for more than 2 years.
• CRS, CHW/CRS combined, CAPRC-I, CAPRC-II, or CSPR Required.
• Well-versed in pathways to recovery and social systems, including evidence-based practices.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with EMR (Electronic Medical Records software).
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in a personal, supportive manner.
• Coordinate with clinicians.
• Provide guidance within the purview of individual recovery plans.
• Assist clients with miscellaneous recovery needs.
• Help direct clients to relevant resources (e.g. detox, family support)
• Maintain records on EMR.

Skills

Recovery support

Interpersonal communication

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ethan Crossing of Springfield , a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Center and a member of New Vista Health and Wellness , is currently seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist .

Certification Required: CAPRC-I or CAPRC-II (Certified Supervisor of Peer Recovery)

Full Time

Day Shift

The Role:

The Peer Support Specialist serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to-peer relationships.

Who We Are:

The New Vista mission: Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing Lives. At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment - one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs.

New Vista's Ethan Crossing Addiction Treatment Centers work with individuals and their support systems to identify factors leading to addiction, equip individuals with the resources needed to address addictive triggers, and reconnect individuals with their support system and community. From scheduling an admission date to acquainting individuals with the campus and everything in between, patients are supported by our team of compassionate employees.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patients' lives.

Come Join Our Team as a Peer Support Specialist at Ethan Crossing of Springfield!

Perks at Work:

Team Members enjoy a variety of perks in working with the NewVista brand company. We offer competitive market wages along with a full, robust package:

• Medical Packages with Rx - 3 Choices
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Dental Care Program - 2 choices
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k with a Company Match
• Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements OR Student Loan forgiveness
• Mentoring + Trainer Opportunities through our Horizon Mentorship Program
• Growth in Director and CEO positions through our Horizon Leadership Program
• Handle with Care Trainer - Certifications

Recognition + Rewards

• On the spot recognition Prizes
• Team Member of the Quarter
• Team Member of the Year
• Monthly Celebrations
• Team Member Recognition Cards

Job Requirements:

• Must be in successful recovery for more than 2 years.
• CRS, CHW/CRS combined, CAPRC-I, CAPRC-II, or CSPR Required.
• Well-versed in pathways to recovery and social systems, including evidence-based practices.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with EMR (Electronic Medical Records software).
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage clients in a personal, supportive manner.
• Coordinate with clinicians.
• Provide guidance within the purview of individual recovery plans.
• Assist clients with miscellaneous recovery needs.
• Help direct clients to relevant resources (e.g. detox, family support)
• Maintain records on EMR.