Zepf · 18 hours ago
Peer Support Specialist - CCBHC grant
Toledo, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelZepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years as a leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services. They are currently seeking a Per Diem Peer Support Specialist to support individuals in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders, serving as a role model and advocate to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide recovery education to individuals for every phase of the recovery journey from engagement, recovery planning, recovery treatment, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance
Provide a model for both people in recovery, family members/friends/supporters of people in recovery, and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible
Assist individuals to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding the recovery process, thus providing information for treatment plan development through the integrated service team
Assist individuals in recovery in developing their own plan for advancing their recovery and improving functioning in the home, community, workplace and/or school environments
Administer NOMs at engagement, 6 months, and one year after starting the program
Actively identify and support linkages to community resources and organizations that support the individual’s goals and interests with focus on all eight dimensions of wellness
Link individuals to appropriate professional resources and provide thorough explanations of the benefits of these services
Maintain a professional approach and understand the importance of clear boundaries between self, staff, and fellow peers
Assures timely and accurate electronic/written documentation of services provided as required by designated program
Regularly monitor and update the client safety plans – including early signs questionnaire
Qualification
Required
Lived experience of mental health and/or substance used disorder
Working knowledge of the recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized mental health processes
Ability to assist individuals in addressing symptoms using strategies such as positive self-talk and other techniques
They must be able to demonstrate knowledge of how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups by soliciting input from individuals on their strengths and interests
Minimum of high school diploma/GED
The Resiliency coach must have acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as an Ohio Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier
Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of insurance
Company
Zepf
The Source
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase