Peer Recovery Supporter

Description

Are you looking for a full-time position in behavioral health where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing substance use and mental health disorders? 

Community Health Alliance is a non-profit behavioral health agency that provides behavioral health treatment services . We have part-time and full-time openings for Peer Recovery Supporters.  As a Peer Recovery Supporter, you engage in activities with individuals that promote resiliency, recovery, self-determination, advocacy, well-being and skill development.  Qualified candidates must be in recovery from mental health or substance use disorders and be certified by the State of Ohio. 

 Starting pay is $16/hour

JOIN OUR TEAM, WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK WITH YOU!

Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Join our dedicated team of professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose. 

 We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match – up to 6%
• Tuition and student loan reimbursement
• Career ladder – opportunities for professional growth
• Company paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Employee training and continued education opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement 

As a Peer Recovery Supporter your job duties and responsibilities will be:

• Educates clients on the purpose of peer support and recovery models.
• Provides clients with very clear definitions of recovery and its components.
• Intentionally share your story as appropriate, providing hope and help in changing patterns and behavior.
• Be well informed about trauma and explore with clients their experiences and support them in getting appropriate resources aide in their recovery.
• Have their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and help our patients develop their WRAP.
• Help persons in crisis explore options to benefit in recovery and maintaining stability.
• Provide culturally-sensitive and age-specific services. 
• Focus positively on emotional growth, strengths, and recovery goals.
• Encourage clients to become self-directed and focused on their strengths.
• Provide resources beneficial in recovery.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older 
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Active Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification
• Identify as a person in mental health or substance use recovery.
• Maintained a year of sobriety
• Active listening skills
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation

Community Health Alliance is a regional leader providing the highest industry standards for health and human services.  Our agencies of Transitional Living and Sojourner offer a complete continuum of mental health and addiction recovery treatment services.  We equip our patients with the resources, services, and tools they need to achieve their goals and reach their highest personal potential. Community Health Alliance is proud to play a key role in helping individuals achieve a brighter and healthier future.  Through innovation, integration, and collaboration of our agencies, the Community Health Alliance strengthens and empowers the individuals, families, and communities we serve. 

Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Key words: peer recovery supporter, substance use treatment, recovery. 

Salary : $16