Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)

Job Summary: Peer Recovery Services (PRS) is a key part of Lighthouse’s recovery care, using community-based, individualized support to improve engagement and overall wellness. Services are delivered with empathy, respect, and a focus on self-directed recovery, informed choices, and independence. PRS providers use their lived experiences to guide, support, and empower clients on their recovery journey.  

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 car insurance
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
• Must be 25 years or older

Desired  Experience:   

• Able to respect and maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills. 
• Good listening, supporting, motivating, encouraging skill sets.  
• Good in time management, organizing, and able to prioritize activities.
• Comfortable and dedicated to helping others.
• Self-directed and self-motivated.  

Desired qualifications

• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid car insurance

Schedule Options: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm

Compensation Range: $18 - $20/hr

Location: Marysville, OH