Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of this position is to function as a role model to Blanchard Valley Health System patients, while exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of positive coping skills. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Duty 1: Assists clients in setting personal goals for recovery. Supports patients in identifying and developing plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals. Duty 2: Assists patients in working with their treatment team in determining the steps the patient needs to take to achieve these goals. Duty 3: Teaches and role models the value of every individual's recovery experience through effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Duty 4: Serves as a recovery guide by providing and advocating for any effective recovery based services that will help the patient sustain recovery. Duty 5: Works closely with the patient's community to enhance recovery by finding resources for harm reduction, family support and support groups. Duty 6: Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA requirements. Duty 7: May be responsible for transporting a patient immediately after discharge to their scheduled outpatient appointment for a follow up appointment and/or intake process. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Peer Support must be a person with a lived experience of mental health or co-occurring mental health & substance use disorder. Must satisfy relevant state requirements for Certified peer Recovery Supporter within 12 months of employment which include: being registered through OhioMHAS as a Certified Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter which is based on application approval including demonstration of successful completion of: 16 hour on-line OhioMHAS E-Based Academy Course, a minimum of 40 hours of peer service delivery training or equivalent 3 years formal verifiable experience in peer service delivery, and passing the OhioMHAS Certified Peer Recovery Supporter exam. Certified Peer Recovery Supporters have an identified specialty of mental health and/or substance use disorder based upon their personal recovery experience. * Must have a working knowledge of the recovery process of mental health, substance and alcohol treatment, and legal systems. * Maintain a professional approach and understand the importance of clear boundaries between self, staff and fellow peers. * BLS (within 5 weeks of hire) * Individual must be able to use the computer for documentation in the electronic medical record and demonstrate the ability to document in a timely manner. * Individual must demonstrate ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and external organizations/agencies in complex problem-solving, and communication and planning. * Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. * Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. * The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. * Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures * A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver's license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state). You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurancApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjUzOTQ5LjEwNTA4QGJsYW5jaGFyZHZhbGxleWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t