Certified Peer Recovery Supporter-Fairfield County OhioSTART

Certified Peer Supporter

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You have a place at Ohio Guidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! Ohio Guidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year.

Job Summary:

The Certified Peer Supporter works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and will be working with clients with a substance use disorder. This position is partnered with our Fairfield County OhioSTART Program with community partners.

Essential Functions:

• Provide sobriety support services and inspire hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders
• Upon assignment, meet with client each week, and based upon need of client; step down as appropriate with supervisor input
• Educate the client on the addiction model and paths to recovery
• Help expand client's sober support network
• Connect the client to needed community resources in support of their recovery
• Address barriers to recovery
• Provide support to maintain recovery and reduce relapse
• Attend meetings, child visitation, and court hearings with client as requested by the payor
• Develop a Recovery Support Plan with each recoveree
• Timely and accurate documentation for all clients
• Adhere to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics, and maintain an active status as a member of the Recovery Community at all times
• Attend supervision and training as assigned
• Behave in such a manner that models success
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required
• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts

Performance/

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in the homes of clients and in the community
• English reading and writing skills required
• Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and families
• Attention to detail and confidentiality required
• Driver's license with safe driving record in accordance with agency policy
• Works flexible hours
• Team player
• Basic computer skills are required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required
• Work and/or Volunteer experience as a Recovery Coach and knowledge of court and county resources is preferred
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid insurance
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening

Benefits include:

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays;
  Some are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards