Recovery Mentor & Peer Support Specialist

ZEP; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peer’s role is to support others in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders. They will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

The Peer must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Knowledge of the recovery process and ability to facilitate recovery.
• Ability to address symptoms using strategies like positive self-talk.
• Knowledge to establish and sustain self-help groups by gathering input on strengths and interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery education for every phase of the recovery journey.
• Co-facilitate groups focused on recovery and skill-building activities.
• Model recovery and demonstrate that recovery is possible.
• Help individuals develop plans to advance their recovery and functioning.
• Promote self-advocacy and connect to community resources.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery process knowledge

Symptom management strategies

Self-help group facilitation

Job description

The Peer’s role is to support others in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders. They will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

The Peer must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm.