What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Recovery Supporter position at Flying High Inc?
Description
FlyingHIGH, Inc., established in 1994 as a non-profit organization, provides opportunities for people to develop their potential, discover their destiny and make their lives better. Offering employment and vocational services, nutritionally assisted substance use disorder treatment, recovery housing, and job readiness training and placement, our team can help individuals overcome barriers to success.
The Integrated Workforce Peer Recovery Supporter will assist, and guide individuals who have a substance use disorder or are re-integrating into the community from incarceration. The Peer Recovery Supporter will collaborate with Case Managers to provide support and assist with the engagement of consumers in activities and supportive services that will help the consumer overcome barriers and engage in a more fulfilling lifestyle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will learn the services provided through the Professional Development Center and FlyingHIGH which may support clients in need of assistance.
- Will learn how to navigate and work in OneFlow to register clients, accurately complete intake paperwork, Career Counseling fo rms, and assist case managers.
- Will observe case management meetings to learn processes, procedures and obtain knowledge of the potential needs for peer recovery support services.
- Will assist case managers on daily tasks such as scanning and uploading documents into OneFlow, submission of supportive service
requests, and contacting clients to do follow ups and scheduling. - Will assist incarcerated individuals transition from Reentry to Work by providing in-reach and post-release employment services.
- Will provide peer recovery support services to clients which may consist of transportation to/from appointments, recovery meetings, court, BMV, WTYF sites and other identified external sources.
- Will identify the recovery, resiliency and wellness needs of the individual and identify activities that will promote the client’s resiliency and recovery, self-determination, advocacy, well-being and skill development.
- Will assist client in the development of formal and informal community support that will increase social support networks.
- Will provide services in a culturally inclusive and competent manner which includes not practicing, condoning, facilitating, or collaborating in any form of discrimination.
- Will maintain appropriate boundaries and provide services inside my area of lived experience, training, competence and scope of practice.
- Research other agencies and SUD treatment sources in Trumbull County in order to refer clients and help with other resources.
- Assist staff members at community events and outreach events.
- Assist PDC assistant manager with any daily tasks as needed.
- Communicate via email with staff, clients and outside sources in a professional manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information.
- Maintain professional standards and observe the guidelines established within the PRS Code of Ethics.
- Maintain Ohio Peer Supporter certification requirements.
Requirements
- HSD/GED equivalent and Ohio Peer Recovery Support Certification; two years of recovery preferred
- Knowledge of 12 step community and other recovery-oriented supports/resources;
- Valid Ohio driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance