What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Supporter position at Mental Health America of NKY and Southwest Ohio Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Your responsibilities and requirementsMental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is a forward-thinking non-profit organization that promotes mental health and overall wellness. We deliver a wide range of services including prevention, education, and direct care provision. At the heart of our work are our employees, a highly passionate group of people working together to help our community.
We are an affiliate of Mental Health America, the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. The organization has over a century of advocacy, public education, and program / service delivery experience.
Working at Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio as a community-based Peer Recovery Supporter serving Warren and Clinton counties in Ohio, is a dynamic role. You will use personal lived experience to demonstrate recovery is possible. You will be working with a team of Peer Recovery Supporters to assist participants with developing short and long-term supports as needed to help them reach their goals. We are looking for an empathetic and person-centered individual to join our team. Give us your best and we’ll give you ours. What you’ll do
- Serve as a role model for recovery
- Work with staff and community partners (Detention Centers, Homeless Shelters, Soup Kitchens, etc) to connect individuals to peer support
- Share community resources and assist people to meet basic needs
- Complete intake and enrollment process with people
- Assess needs and assist people with determining their goals and how to achieve them
- Help people build social skills, teach self-advocacy skills, establish trust and collaborative relationships and create wellness management strategies
- Plan and facilitate support groups necessary for people to build recovery capital
- Data entry to ensure quality communication and timely reporting
What you’ll need
Reasons why MHANKYSWOH is a great place to work
Powered by JazzHR
TcbCAgK3ir
