What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Supporter- Adult Drug Court (Cuyahoga) position at Thrive Peer Support LLC?
- Through identifying as a person in recovery and intentionally sharing their recovery story; use this as appropriate means to assist clients, provide hope, and help in changing patterns and behaviors
- Help peers understand recovery, as well as identify and achieve their own recovery needs, wants and goals
- Conduct in reach to peers incarcerated in Cuyahoga County Jail
- Attend Adult Drug Court dockets
- Participate in Adult Drug Court interdisciplinary team meetings
- Provide information and opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes - individualized recovery action plans will be utilized to assist and guide individuals toward their own personal goals
- Assist clients in finding resources for harm reduction, detoxification treatment, family support, and support groups
- Teach and support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to sustain recovery from substance use
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records and notes, confidentiality, and compiling timely reports
- Maintain records and provide assistance with appropriate documentation in files and computer database
- Enter all peer notes in an accurate and timely manner including phone notes
- Provide recovery resources to individuals and their family members
- Advocate for the needs of each individual
- Other duties as assigned
