Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Job at Newday Recovery, Ohio

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  • Newday Recovery
  • Ohio

Job Description

**Peer Support Specialist / Recovery**

Newton Falls, Ohio Minimum Experience **Entry-level** Peer support workers are people who have been successful in the recovery process who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Peer support services can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process.

On Demand Counseling is seeking an OhioMHAS Certified person to serve as Peer Support Specialists (PSS) to our current clients in addiction and/or mental health treatment. Full time positions, ASAP start date,

The PSS essential role is to engage with clients as they initiate treatment or transition from inpatient care. Engagement consists of establishing goals for recovery through individual and group interaction. The PSS assists each client in obtaining recovery goals through encouraging hope, supporting the development of life skills, job search/vocational support, teaching skills to navigate the healthcare system, encouraging and modeling advocacy, assistance with crisis intervention/stabilization, conducting outreach, accessing natural support systems in the community, and modeling personal responsibility for recovery. The PSS needs to work autonomously, as well as with a team of professionals, and will receive weekly individual and group supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

* Assist individuals to identify and achieve recovery goals

* Utilize their own lived experiences as a way to direct individuals in their own recovery and advocacy process.

* Utilize a learned knowledge of area resources a wide range of areas

* Assist individuals in getting involved in an array of pathways to recovery which may include: 12-Step, MAT, Harm Reduction, or Detoxification

* Maintain accurate records and confidentiality in an efficient manner

* Advocate for the needs of clients

* Utilize their own experiences as a way to provide hope

Requirements:

* Identify as a person in successful recovery for a minimum of 2 years.

* Qualified PSS will have a high school diploma/equivalent.

* Peer Support Specialist Certification through OHMHAS. Candidates without certification will be considered (obtainment of certification is expected within 6 months of the date of hire).

* Active/Valid Ohio driver license

* Reliable vehicle

* Understanding of Motivational Interviewing

* Effective communication skills

Company culture is important to us:

* 80% company paid medical insurance for the employee and all dependents effective the first of the month following your start date!

* Optional dental and vision plans at reduced rates

* 100% company paid life insurance plan of $25,000 (with supplemental available)

* 401(k) with above average matching after one year of employment.

* Paid Time Off (PTO) and 5 paid holidays

* Frequent free employee meals, events and activities

* Company-paid continuing education units (CEU) to further knowledge and industry standards

* Productivity BONUSES!

EEO DFWP

Location Newton Falls, Ohio Minimum Experience Entry-level

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start,

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