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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements
? Identify as a person in recovery with at least two years of successful recovery
? Certified Peer Supporter in the state of Ohio
? 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
? Knowledge of area resources that may aid client in ongoing recovery (i.e. transportation, treatment providers, sober support systems)
? Proficient level of ability with computer; Microsoft Office Products
? Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate information clearly
? Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 outreach to peers to engage them in peer support services
- 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
- Achieve all performance goals in regards to client outreach, engagement and services provided
- 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
- Complete caseload management including all necessary documentation
- Communicate with healthcare staff to build a rapport and coordinate care
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
? Identify as a person in recovery with at least two years of successful recovery
? Certified Peer Supporter in the state of Ohio
? 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
? Knowledge of area resources that may aid client in ongoing recovery (i.e. transportation, treatment providers, sober support systems)
? Proficient level of ability with computer; Microsoft Office Products
? Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate information clearly
? Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
