Peer Recovery Supporter (Ft)

• Provide recovery education to individuals for every phase of the recovery journey from pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance 
• Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible 
• Assist individuals to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery 
• Assist individuals in developing their own plan for advancing their recovery 
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting individuals in expressing their voice, needs, goals, and objectives 
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the individual’s goals and interests 
• Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups 
• Link individuals to appropriate professional resources 
• Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies, etc.) 
• Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers 

• Attend treatment team meetings and actively participate to help advance the treatment of individuals in various phases in the recovery process.  
• Maintain project logs, reports and records in appropriate files and system(s) 
• Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person after they leave the program to ensure their ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others in the agency if needed. Long-term engagement, support, and encouragement. 
• Develop and maintain a community resource list for appropriate and timely referrals. This list could include NA/AA Meetings and other self-help groups, food pantries, shelters, and other social support resources. 

• An inclusive and supportive work environment committed to the well-being of both clients and staff. 
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits package. 
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and contribute to the community. 

• 403(b)  
• SEP/IRA  
• Medical  
• Vision  
• Dental  
• Life Insurance  
• Paid Time Off 

• Must understand and respect each individual’s unique path to recovery. Peer Recovery Supporter must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community. 
• Ability to collaborate with others as part of a team.  
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.  
• Attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and external partners. 
• Resilience in the face of challenges. 
• Maintain active Oho Peer Recovery Supporter Certification  

• Work schedule: M-F daytime schedule. Some evening and weekend hours as needed.  
• Work environment: Hybrid remote/on site.   
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb stairs, balance, sit, walk, type, kneel, and crouch.  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• High school diploma/G.E.D. and 3 letters of recommendation; must have worked within the last three years with at least 12 months total of successful or part or full time paid or voluntary work experience and have acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter.  

We are a human resource and organizational development consulting firm working on behalf of the Front Steps Services.