Peer Recovery Supporter

About the role

OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans annually. We provide telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. Our mission is to empower individuals to take steps towards a healthier future through compassion and respect.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Attend supervision and training as assigned
• Behave in such a manner that models success
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes
• In times of need, employee may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: GED or High School Diploma
• Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required
• Work and/or Volunteer experience as a Recovery Coach and knowledge of court and county resources is preferred
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and safe driving record
• Present a valid OhioMHAS Disqualifying Offense Waiver 5122-29-15.1 if applicable