Job Abstract

The LCADA Way is a recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces Award! Join our team of dedicated professionals providing Leadership, Compassion, Awareness, Dedication & Advocacy to the communities we serve.

We are currently recruiting for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to work with customers in our Lorain and Cuyahoga County locations.

Summary:

A Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides peer support to clients in recovery. The Peer Supporter is an individual with a direct lived experience of a mental health and/or substance use disorder who are in recovery.

Essential Functions:

Peer Recovery Support Specialist acts as a role model for clients with a mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance used disorder in order to facilitate recovery by using variety of techniques; instructs persons about services provided to aid in recovery; mentors persons with a mental illness or co-occurring mental health or substance use disorder & others in the recovery process; provides information & assists persons with applying for supplemental programs; assists persons with completing forms; develops services & supports to identify service & support gaps for individuals with mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; participates on treatment teams with persons consent; collaborates to assist with intake/discharge planning; monitors persons satisfaction. Acts as a liaison between persons & staff: relays information to medical doctors/clinicians, Clients Rights Officer, other staff with need to know to aid in problem solving; coordinates responses to inquiries, as appropriate, to state & local partners; conducts presentations & offers technical assistance to all stakeholders including but not limited to Medicaid, board Associations, provider associations, County Boards of Mental Health, guardians & family members. Participates on committees; participates on OhioMHAS Certified Peer Recovery Supporter technical assistance calls; provides staff intern/patient training on peer service delivery. Documents information as directed by supervisor.

General Requirements:

Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics and demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good computer skills required. Must have the ability to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population. Must possess valid Drivers License and have a good driving record (insurable through agency's automobile insurance carrier.)

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Certification Requirements:

Must be eligible to obtain Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (APS). Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (APS) preferred. (Two years experience credit will be given for current certification.)

Amount of Travel: Minimal to moderate, mostly confined to local travel.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• Medical Insurance with Prescription Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company sponsored Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with Debit Cards
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• $40,000 Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance available
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Jury Duty Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation Leave (15 days per year to start, accrued bi-weekly)
• Paid Sick Leave (12 days per year, accrued bi-weekly)
• Paid Personal Leave (3 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (9 days per year)
• Paid Emergency/Bereavement Leave (3 days per year)
• Professional Development Program, including free online trainings/CEUs (and up to 5 days per year paid for clinical staff)

ABOUT THE LCADA WAY

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As a leader in recovery solutions since 1981, The LCADA Way is a private, non-profit organization delivering innovative, outcome-driven programs with an individualized approach to addiction and mental health treatment, education, prevention and recovery support services for residents in Lorain and Medina counties and surrounding areas. Our unique approach centered around Leadership, Compassion, Awareness, Dedication & Advocacy is tailored to be gender and culturally appropriate based on individual client needs.

We are committed to:

Empathy & Respect.
We approach each individual in our program with compassion, care and understanding. This foundation of empathy and respect is at the heart of everything we do.

Innovation & Results.
Success is vital to our mission and to the people we serve. Every day we bring new ideas, energy and knowledge to strengthen our program and organization so that we continually make a difference in the communities we serve.

Family & Community.
Central to The LCADA Way is the belief in family and community. Every individual touches and is touched by the people around us. These relationships strengthen and enhance our lives every day.

Proven Results. Healthy Lives.
It's simple. Our programs work. We guide our clients through a process of recovery and create more healthy lives for themselves and their families

Support. Education. Recovery.
Our comprehensive, results-oriented programming focuses on the individual and strengthens families and communities.

Leading the way.
We are leaders in our field. You can trust our results that tomorrow can hold the promise of a better future.