Certified Peer Support Specialist I

RI International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

Strong retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

RI International is looking for a Peer Support Specialist I in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time position involves providing support and training to individuals in recovery while advocating for their needs. The role requires valid Peer Support Certification and offers a competitive salary of $19 per hour along with various benefits.

Responsibilities include engaging individuals in recovery, assisting with personal goals, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies. Applicants should have basic computer skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership.
• Teach recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Complete clinical documentation as required.
• Coordinate with the individual’s clinical team to arrange services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to teach/train recovery information

Effective communication skills

De-escalation training pass

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Certification

Job description

Position: Peer Support Specialist I

Job Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Shift Details: Rotating schedule (every other weekend off) - Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Work Location: Crisis - Franklin County Crisis Care Center, Columbus, Ohio

Salary/Hourly Wage: $19.00 per hour

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Peer Support Certification
• Paid Peer Training available

Summary of Job: The Peer Support Specialist I provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The position also assists in implementing and creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guest Care & Advocacy:
  • Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking.
  • Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
  • Models hope, personal responsibility, and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained.
  • Assists in developing natural supports and community living.
  • Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose).
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Completes clinical documentation as required.
  • Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Cross Functional Collaboration:
  • Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.
• Additional Duties:
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with access to mental health resources and wellness programs.
• Strong retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and training.

Job Requirements

• Education / Licenses:
  • Successful completion of Peer Employment Training and certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Must pass de-escalation training as defined by state requirements.
• Driving Requirements:
  • If driving is required, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
  • If not qualified to drive, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Miscellaneous Requirements:
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where regulations set a different minimum age.
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA) and professionalism.
  • Second-Chance Employer:
    • Must pass a seven-year background check.
    • Must pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculosis testing if applicable.
    • Must obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
    • Must pass education verification check.
    • For driving, must pass a three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility criteria of insurance carrier.

State-Specific Requirements

• Arizona – Must be 21 years or older.
• Louisiana – Must be 24 years or older.
• Ohio – Proof of Active Peer Support Certification is required.
• Washington – Additional specified state registration for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC).

Physical Demands

Work may include close visual focus and substantial wrist, hand, and finger movements. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision, color vision, use of auditory senses. Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

Work may be in an office environment or behavioral health facility and may involve contact with individuals who are agitated or confused. Remote-peer support specialists may work over the phone without an office or facility.

Recovery Innovations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our hiring practices are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.

Recovery Innovations is a second-chance employer and evaluates all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal and funder requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.