Certified Peer Recovery Supporter -Hospital (Part-time 3rd Shift)

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Reports To: Team Lead

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time - 

Salary: Hourly

 

Position Summary:

At Thrive Behavioral Health Center, we deliver industry-leading peer support for those suffering from Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorders.  We are proud to set the industry standard and continue our growth. A Certified Peer Supporter is a trained individual who has lived experience with addiction to alcohol and/or drugs who provides one-to-one strengths-based support to peers in recovery, empowering them to make healthier choices on a day-to-day basis. The Thrive Behavioral Health Center ED Program connects Certified Peer Recovery Coaches with individuals inside Emergency Departments immediately following an overdose. This program refers to survivors with recovery support services available to them. 

 

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent & Certified Ohio Peer Recovery Coach- SUD

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Help peers understand recovery, as well as identify and achieve their own recovery needs, wants, and goals

  • Provide information and opportunities for peers to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes - individualized recovery action plans will be utilized to assist and guide peers toward their own personal goals

  • Assist peers in finding resources for harm reduction, detoxification treatment, family support, and support groups

  • Teaches and supports acquisition and utilization of skills needed to sustain recovery from substance use

  • Provide recovery resources to individuals and their family members

  • Responsible for maintaining accurate records, confidentiality and compiling timely reports

  • Communication with hospital staff to build a rapport and coordinate care; knowledge of medical assisted treatment

  • Advocate for the needs of each individual

  • Providing hope and help in changing patterns and behaviors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Identify as a person in recovery with three years of successful recovery

  • Experience in Peer Recovery Services, Social Service, Customer Service or Non-Profit environment preferred

  • Working knowledge of different pathways to recovery and social systems including evidence-based practices

  • Understands problems analysis, decision-analysis, evaluate interventions, and contingency plans

  • Ability to be an active listener by asking questions and reflecting on what is being said

  • Proficient level of ability with computer; Microsoft Office Products

  • Preferred experience with electronic health records or other types of applications and software

  • Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate information clearly

  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Leadership

  • Empathy

  • Compassion

  • Positive Attitude

  • Mission-driven

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The position requires sitting and standing throughout the day, manual dexterity to type on a computer keyboard and operate general office equipment.

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