What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Recovery Supporter position at Broadway Recovery Services?
Title: Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
Classification: Full Time; Non-Exempt
Hours: Dayshift, Evening and Weekend hours as needed
Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services
Qualifications: High school diploma/G.E.D., lived experience of recovery from mental health disorders, active certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter. Individual must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery. Peer Recovery Supporter must have a working knowledge of the mental health treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.
Role: The Peer Recovery Supporter’s role is to support others in recovery from a mental health disorders. They will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent psychiatric 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.
Duties and Functions:
· Maintain assigned level of productivity, track reports and records in appropriate files and database(s) and provide timely and accurate clinical documentation of sessions provided
· Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible
· Assist individuals to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery
· Assist individuals in developing their own plan for advancing their recovery
· Promote self-advocacy by assisting individuals in expressing their voice, needs, goals and objectives
· Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the individual’s goals and interests
· Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups
· Link individuals to appropriate professional resources
· Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies, etc.)
· Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers
· Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person after they leave the program to insure their ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others in the agency if needed. Long-term engagement, support, and encouragement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many verifiable years of experience do you have working in a mental health related field?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Peer Recovery Support Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Youngstown, OH 44507: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22