Remote Peer Support Specialist I

RI International; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Recovery Innovations is seeking a Peer Support Specialist I in Franklin County, OH. The role provides recovery-focused support and training to individuals receiving services and advocates for their needs and rights.

The position requires completion of Peer Employment Training and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include assisting with recovery environments, collaborating with clinical teams, and promoting empowerment in daily life.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guest Care & Advocacy: Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participants’ 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.
• Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teach recovery tools

Effective communication

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Peer Employment Training Certification

Job description

Recovery Innovations is seeking a Peer Support Specialist I in Franklin County, OH. The role provides recovery-focused support and training to individuals receiving services and advocates for their needs and rights.

The position requires completion of Peer Employment Training and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include assisting with recovery environments, collaborating with clinical teams, and promoting empowerment in daily life.