What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Ohio PRS Certification Required position at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers?
Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers
Peer Recovery Support
MUST HAVE A PRS CERTIFICATION FROM THE STATE OF OHIO
**THIS IS A CONTRACTED HOURLY POSITION**
Job Description
The Peer Recovery Supporter’s role is to provide hope and support for others in recovery from
a substance use disorder. They will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to
recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer
Recovery Supporter must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and
to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
Peer Recovery Supporter Job Responsibilities
- Maintain project logs, reports, and records in appropriate files and databases.
- Provide recovery education to individuals for every stage of change from pre-contemplation to sustained recovery maintenance.
- Meet with clients individually for hour long PRS sessions (when and where applicable) to help engagement in Recovery, Resiliency, and Wellness as defined by the ORC definition of Peer Recovery Support
- Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible, in a positive and professional manner.
- Assist individuals to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and areas of improvement regarding recovery as well as developing their own plan for progressing recovery.
- Promote self-advocacy by assisting individuals in expressing their voice, needs, goals and objectives.
- Actively identify and support links to community resources that support the individual’s goals and interests.
- Link individuals to appropriate professional resources including, but not limited to, case managers, counselors, physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or psychiatrist.
- Provide encouragement for opportunities to get involved in community-based activities.
- Identify barriers to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers.
- Communicate needs of patient to the appropriate staff member, and report weekly to Vice President/Clinical Director on progress of clients seen
Peer Recovery Supporter Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter; CDCA or higher preferred
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22