Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

Work location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067. Classified, full-time position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit. Contact: Bernadette Dudley, (330) 467-7131 ext. 2335.

About the role

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office in Columbus. DBH values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused), Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent), Value Driven, Innovative (Yes Before No), Strong Sense of Urgency. Our team advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery, fostering an inclusive, stigma-free environment with wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate recovery related groups
• Educate residents regarding services provided to aid in their recovery
• Assist residents with Substance Abuse and Mental Illness services
• Act as liaison between the resident and staff
• Relay information to medical doctors/clinicians, client's rights officer, and other necessary staff
• Conduct presentations and offer technical assistance
• Provide training to staff on peer service delivery
• Documentation

Qualifications

• Current certification as Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15
• Job Skills: Mental Health

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Transcripts must be submitted before a formal employment offer; failure to provide within five business days of request results in disqualification. Transcripts printed from institution websites are not accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Pay

Hourly range: $22.59 – $26.54 (OCSEA Pay Range Schedule, Range 4). Unless required by union contract or Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate begins at Step 1 with opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter. Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time. Normal working hours: 1st Shift, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. Minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.