Job Description
We are looking for a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team, providing essential support to individuals living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This position involves working with clients to foster recovery, independence, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use your personal experiences of mental illness and recovery to build strong, trusting relationships with clients through their own recovery processes.
- Assist clients in accessing community resources, including housing, healthcare, employment, and substance use treatment.
- Help clients develop coping strategies, life skills, and self-advocacy techniques that promote independence and enhance their recovery process.
- Work closely with other mental health professionals, case managers, and treatment teams ensure coordinated and comprehensive support for each client.
- Promote recovery principles in all aspects of your work, emphasizing hope, choice, and self-determination.
- Advocate for clients' rights and needs within the treatment system and the community.
- Peer recovery support certification required (PRS).
- Valid Ohio driver’s license.
- Will transport clients in own vehicle.
- Must have proof of current auto insurance coverage and meet driving record requirements.
As a healthcare provider, Southeast Healthcare is a non-smoking employer. Staff members are required to be vaccinated for the flu (medical and religious exemptions may be requested during the hiring process).
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.