Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist 

*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. This is accomplished through: (a) community-based services and not site-specific but provided in locations that meet the needs of the individuals served, (b) provided with high level and accurate emphatic relationship, authenticity, equity, and respect to clients with mental health and/or substance abuse disorder, (c) individualized and recovery focused. PRS Provider relationship and activities support and promote the person's ability to: (a) self-directed recovery (self-determination, self-Advocacy) (b) encourages to make informed choices (c) trauma-informed and diversity competence approach (d) focuses on well-being and independence. The treatment goals are accomplished through modeling, demonstrating, and sharing LIVED experiences by the PRS Provider 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. 

Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid insur