Certified Peer Recovery Supporter - Cincinnati, United States - Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Description

Primary Location

:United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Work Locations

:Summit Behavioral Healthcare1101 Summit RoadCincinnati

Organization

:Mental Health & Addiction Services - Summit Behavioral HealthcareClassified Indicator:ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt:Bargaining Unit

Schedule

:Full-timeWork Hours:See Position DescriptionCompensation:$19.99/ hour

Unposting Date

:Jun 8, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill

:Mental HealthTechnical Skills:Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical ServicesProfessional Skills:Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Verbal CommunicationCertified Peer Recovery Supporter(240004T0) Job Duties

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

What We Do:

OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.

Position Location :

Summit Behavioral Healthcare

1101 Summit Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

What You'll Do:

Works under general supervision in order to engage in services and activities that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, well-being & independence: Design & facilitate services and supports to aid individuals in their recovery efforts; provides assistance in daily management, social & emotional support, linkages to clinical care & community resources by using a variety of techniques (, sharing personal recovery stories when appropriate, coordinating & facilitating recovery related groups, teaching relaxation strategies & coping skills); mentors client &/or resident in the recovery process (, reassures the reality of recovery, assists with increasing personal empowerment, assists with setting & achieving goals); utilizes tools (, wellness recovery action plan) to assist client &/or resident with creating their own individual wellness & recovery plans; participates on treatment teams; assists with intake/discharge planning; monitors client &/or resident satisfaction.

Educates client &/or resident regarding services provided to aid in recovery (, availability of peer services, advanced directives, living will opportunities, client &/or resident rights process); provides information & assists client &/or resident with application for supplemental programs (, residential state supplement program, recovery requires a community); assists client &/or resident with the completion of forms; acts as a liaison between client &/or resident & staff (, relays information to medical doctors/clinicians, client's rights officer, &/or other necessary staff to aid in problem solving).

Coordinates responses to inquiries, conducts presentations & offers technical assistance to all stakeholders; participates on committees & certified peer recovery supporter technical assistance calls; provides training to staff on peer service delivery; documents information as directed by supervisor

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.

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Application Procedures:

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