Peer Support Specialist – Coleman Health Services: Canton, OH
The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers · Canton, OH · 1 wk ago
OTHR$14/hrFull-time
About the role
Coleman Health Services is seeking full-time Peer Support Specialists in Stark County, Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Observe behaviors for input on treatment planning and report significant changes to clinical staff
- Encourage residents to meet specified goals and objectives
- Chart client progress daily through residential progress notes
- Maintain clean environment in the home and follow the shift responsibilities and cleaning schedule assignments
- Act as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills, serving as an advocate, and providing information about peer support in outpatient and settings
- Perform a wide range of tasks to help peers regain independence within the community and ownership over their own recovery process by using a variety of techniques
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Completed state peer support training or willingness to complete such training
- Lived experience in mental illness or substance use
- Able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to work with persons who are experiencing mental health concerns and crisis
Pay
Wages of $14.00/hour
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during first year
- Bereavement time off
- Excellent team environment
- Highest commitment to quality care
- Annual Wellness reimbursement & more
Benefits offered may vary based on schedule/shift