Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)

HIRING BONUS - $500

Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)

Job Summary: Peer Recovery Services (PRS) has become a foundational part of a recovery-oriented continuum of care provided by Lighthouse to increase client engagement and facilitate wellness in a shorter time. These goals are accomplished through modeling, demonstrating, and sharing LIVED experiences by the PRS to help others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively seek to support individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.
• Services can be provided in the community, client’s home, or treatment facility office.
• PRS expresses understanding, support and respect for the many paths of recovery an individual client may wish to pursue. Services can be provided in-person or over the phone but not through text.
• PRS must be able to drive and occasionally transport clients.
• PRS must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and be willing to assist the peer in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians.
• The PRS must live a life in recovery and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery community.
• Maintaining confidentiality of communication between peer and peer recovery supporters. The confidential nature of this relationship does not extend to areas covered by mandated reporting.
• The PRS are considered mandated reporters in the State of Ohio.
• The PRS will serve as a role model, act as a mentor, advocate, and motivator.
• Serve as group facilitator for various peer led support groups.
• The PRS must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to peer relationships.
• Maintain electronic health record, billing sheets, group-sign in and other records as required.
• Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.
• Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups.
• Participate and contribute to weekly staffing discussions with clinical and case management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Abilities:

• Keeps abreast of community resources, educates clients about those resources.
• Promotes a natural support system in the community for clients served.
• Promotes progressive pro-social interventions (e.g., client connectedness in the community, involvement in a safe and supportive environment, participation in activities where the person served finds social acceptance, and positive reinforcement to promote recovery).
• Encourages community-based "Wellness and Recovery Action Plan."

Required Education:

• Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D.
• Must possess OMHAS or other designated accrediting body in the State of Ohio Peer Recovery Support certification and be in good standing.
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
• Must be 25 years or older

Desired qualifications

• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid car insurance

Schedule: Full time, Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm

Compensation Range: $18 - $20/hr

Location: Newark, OH