Certified Peer Recovery Supporter-Fairfield County OhioSTART

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

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Essential Functions

• Provide sobriety support services and inspire hope of recovery from addiction or co-occurring disorders
• Upon assignment, meet with client each week, and based upon need of client; step down as appropriate with supervisor input
• Educate the client on the addiction model and paths to recovery
• Help expand client’s sober support network
• Connect the client to needed community resources in support of their recovery
• Address barriers to recovery
• Provide support to maintain recovery and reduce relapse
• Attend meetings, child visitation, and court hearings with client as requested by the payor
• Develop a Recovery Support Plan with each recoveree
• Timely and accurate documentation for all clients
• Adhere to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics, and maintain an active status as a member of the Recovery Community at all times
• Attend supervision and training as assigned
• Behave in such a manner that models success
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required
• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts

Performance/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in the homes of clients and in the community