What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Supporter- Ashtabula position at Thrive Peer Support LLC?
Through identifying as a person in recovery and intentionally sharing their recovery story; use this as appropriate means to assist clients, provide hope, and help in changing patterns and behaviors
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Help peers understand recovery, as well as identify and achieve their own recovery needs, wants and goals
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Conduct outreach to peers to engage them in peer support services
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Provide information and opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes - individualized recovery action plans will be utilized to assist and guide individuals toward their own personal goals
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Assist clients in finding resources for harm reduction, detoxification treatment, family support, and support groups
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Teach and support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to sustain recovery from substance use
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Responsible for maintaining accurate records and notes, confidentiality, and compiling timely reports
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Maintain records and provide assistance with appropriate documentation in files and computer database
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Achieve all performance goals in regard to client outreach, engagement and services provided
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Enter all peer notes in an accurate and timely manner including phone notes
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Provide recovery resources to individuals and their family members
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Advocate for the needs of each individual
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Complete caseload management including all necessary documentation
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Communicate with healthcare staff to build a rapport and coordinate care
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Complete all supervision and attend required meetings and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations
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Other duties as assigned