Reports To: Community Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time

Salary: Hourly

Position Summary:

At Thrive Behavioral Health Center, we deliver industry leading peer support for those suffering from Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorders. We are proud to set the industry standard and continue our growth. The Community Peer Supporter is responsible for serving Peers that are re-entering society following incarceration and developing relationships with community based treatment/recovery service providers.

A Certified Peer Supporter is a trained individual who has lived experience with addiction to alcohol and/or drugs who provides one-to-one strengths-based support to peers in recovery, empowering them to make healthier choices on a day to day basis. The Certified Peer Supporter will be an accountability partner to promote recovery by engaging in a personal and positive, supportive relationship, demonstrating and inspiring hope, trust, and a positive outlook and optimize client connection with a broad range of community based services and natural supports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides peer support services to individuals eligible for Community Transition Program funding through the state of Ohio both while incarcerated and upon release
• Provides outreach to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction system as required
• Participates in building relationships with community partners and stakeholders
• Attending meetings and participates in collaborative opportunities to develop best practice strategies
• Use lived experience as a person in recovery to share recovery story, build rapport, provide hope, and help in changing patterns and behaviors
• Help peers understand recovery, as well as identify and achieve their own recovery needs, wants and goals
• Assist peers in accessing healthcare and community resources in accordance to the peers individual treatment plan
• Assist clients in finding resources for harm reduction, detoxification treatment, family support, and support groups
• Teach and support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to sustain recovery from substance abuse and their family members (as needed)
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records and notes, confidentiality, and compiling timely reports
• Maintain records and provide assistance with appropriate documentation in files and computer database
• Enter all peer notes in an accurate and timely manner including phone notes
• Advocate for the needs of each individual
• Complete caseload management including all necessary documentation
• Identify any skill gaps within the team and collaborate to develop these skills
• Maintain community caseload
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge or lived experience of correctional facilities (Preferred)
• Identify as person in recovery with at least one year of successful recovery
• Strong knowledge of recovery resources available to clients and an understanding of appropriate resources for the individual
• Working knowledge of different pathways to recovery and social systems including evidence based practices
• Ability to be an active listener by asking questions and reflecting on what is being said
• Proficient level of ability with computer; Microsoft Office Products
• Proficient level of documentation in a timely matter
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate information clearly
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leadership
• Empathy
• Compassion
• Positive Attitude
• Mission driven
• Accountability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road