QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/G.E.D.
- Appropriate licensure as Certified Peer Recovery Supporter.
- Minimum of one year personal program of recovery if applicable
- An understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery
- Knowledgeable about Substance Use Disorders, the drug and alcohol treatment system, principles of Motivational Interviewing and community resources.
- Computer literacy required.
- Able to work independently and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work evenings/weekends and off site as scheduled.
- Valid driver license required.
Treatment Engagement Specialist/Peer Recovery Supporter
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Treatment Engagement Specialist will utilize expertise associated with addiction and recovery experience and become a resource to individuals and families. They will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to re-engage individuals in treatment services, and to provide Peer Recovery Support services in residential programs.
- Provide re-engagement support for individuals who have stopped complying with outpatient or residential treatment services.
- Assist individuals in identifying barriers (internal and external) to full participation in recommended treatment services.
- Identify, develop and implement strategies to overcome these barriers and successfully re-engage individuals in treatment services.
- Facilitate the individual’s reintroduction to services.
- Assist individuals to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery.
- Assist individuals in developing their own plan for advancing their recovery.
- Collects and maintains tracking data, submitting reports to Risk Quality Coordinator or COO monthly, including numbers served, numbers re-engaged and other related outcomes.
- 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 achievement of the individual’s goals and interests.
- Maintains professional standards of ethics and adheres to LGRC Code of Ethics, including client confidentiality, client’s rights and client’s grievance procedure.
- Maintain required professional licensure/ certification.
- Serves on Alumni Association Committee and participates in events.
- Completes client charting and other required documentation in a timely, professional manner.
- May transport residents as necessary and assigned by supervisor.
- Participates in agency and treatment team meetings as needed.
- Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person after treatment completion to ensure their ongoing success and to provide support in partnership with others in the agency or community if needed.
Peer Recovery Supporter
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Peer Recovery Supporter will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote recovery, resiliency and wellness.
- 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 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 achievement of the individual's goals and interests
- 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
- Maintains professional standards of ethics and adheres to LGRC Code of Ethics, including client confidentiality
- Completes client charting and other required documentation in a timely, professional & legible manner
- Serves on Alumni Association Committee and participates in events
- May transport residents as necessary and assigned by supervisor
- Participates in agency and treatment team meetings as needed
- Maintain contact by phone and/or email with recovering person after they leave the program to insure their ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others in the agency or community if needed
Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc., is a private non-profit agency, providing continuous service to the community since 1971. At every level from prevention to residential recovery services, we offer a message of hope to individuals, families, groups, and entire communities. The Center provides a wide range of services for adults whose lives have been affected by their own or another’s use of alcohol or other drugs, by problem gambling, or by mental illness. Licensed, trained professionals offer support, education, and counseling to individuals, families, businesses, other service providers, and the community at large. Our goal for treatment services is to help individuals achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. Our mission is to promote lifelong recovery from addiction through education, prevention, and treatment regardless of ability to pay. Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers aspires to provide premier behavioral healthcare services. We strive for excellence through proven practices and for leadership in partnering with community organizations to work towards an addiction-free society.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Peer Recovery Supporter Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Painesville, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations