Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:

Works under general supervision in order to engage in services and activities that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, well-being & independence: Design & facilitate services and supports to aid individuals in their recovery efforts; provides assistance in daily management, social & emotional support, linkages to clinical care & community resources by using a variety of techniques (e.g., sharing personal recovery stories when appropriate, coordinating & facilitating recovery related groups, teaching relaxation strategies & coping skills); mentors client &/or resident in the recovery process (e.g., reassures the reality of recovery, assists with increasing personal empowerment, assists with setting & achieving goals); utilizes tools (i.e., wellness recovery action plan) to assist client &/or resident with creating their own individual wellness & recovery plans; participates on treatment teams; assists with intake/discharge planning; monitors client &/or resident satisfaction.

Educates client &/or resident regarding services provided to aid in recovery (e.g., availability of peer services, client rights, living will opportunities, client &/or resident rights process); provides information & assists client &/or resident with Substance Abuse and Mental Illness services (e.g., AA, NA, DRA and 12 step groups); assists client &/or resident with the completion of forms; acts as a liaison between client &/or resident & staff (e.g., relays information to medical doctors/clinicians, client’s rights officer, &/or other necessary staff to aid in problem solving).

Coordinates responses to inquiries, conducts presentations & offers technical assistance to all stakeholders; participates on committees & certified peer recovery supporter technical assistance calls; provides training to staff on peer service delivery; documents information as directed by supervisor.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Requires current certification as Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15.

Job Skills: Mental Health

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record. ***(OCSEA PR 8-12 & 28 and up)

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Supplemental Information
At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.
***For safety sensitive positions ONLY.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.