Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Position Summary Provide peer-based recovery support primarily through Hope Town's Peer-Run Organization at the Recovery Community Center. This position helps create a welcoming recovery environment while connecting individuals to recovery supports, community resources, and Hope Town programs. This role also supports linkage & navigation and recovery housing services as needed. The position primarily works evening and weekend hours to ensure recovery services remain accessible outside of standard business hours. This role reports to the Recovery Care Coordinator and coordinates closely with the Recovery Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Provide peer-based recovery support using shared lived experience. Support programming and daily activities within the Recovery Community Center. Welcome and engage individuals seeking recovery support through the peer-run organization. Assist individuals in accessing treatment, recovery housing, workforce training, employment, transportation, and community resources. Provide linkage and navigation services for individuals referred by community partners including treatment providers, hospitals, law enforcement, and community agencies. Support individuals living in Hope Town recovery housing by assisting with problem solving and connection to services. Assist peers with accessing benefits, completing forms, and navigating community systems. Coordinate services with Hope Town programs and outside service providers. Encourage participation in recovery meetings, peer groups, and recovery-focused activities. Assist with recovery community outreach and events. Complete documentation and service records according to program and grant requirements. Maintain accurate documentation within required timeframes. Follow confidentiality and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health standards. Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and required training. Maintain professionalism and uphold Hope Town values. Additional duties as needed or assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Certified Peer Recovery Supporter through the State of Ohio GED or higher. Ability and willingness to learn and utilize technology tools, including AI-assisted platforms, to improve documentation, communication, and service delivery. Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and computer knowledge. Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees. and the public Must be well organized Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person