Overview Peer Support Specialist — Real-world impact. Life-changing outcomes. CommQuest seeks a Full-time, Part-time, and PRN (on-call/as needed) Peer Supporter to support our substance use and behavioral health clients in the Canton, OH/Stark County areas. The Peer Supporter performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers (clients) with gaining independence and ownership over their recovery process. They are a role model for persons with a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or both (co-occurring). Peer Support helps clients and potential clients address barriers related to employment, housing, social support, transportation, etc. By sharing their lived experience, the Peer Supporter helps clients take their first steps toward recovery and fully engage in treatment. They are one peer helping another. Responsibilities Grow professionally Build valuable relationships Work on a team providing exceptional care Make a real difference What is CommQuest? CommQuest Services is one of the largest non-profit mental health, addiction recovery, and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio, working with clients from more than 34 counties in 12 facilities through more than 20 programs. We help people make positive changes in their lives through in-patient, outpatient and school-based programs, along with supportive services - from basic needs to employment assistance. Are you interested in CommQuest, but don\'t see a job you are interested in right now? Send us your story, resume and qualifications to HR@commquest.org. What you gain Great experience in the behavioral health and substance abuse field Visibility into how our community supports those in need Opportunities to share your expertise Peace of mind knowing you are benefiting the clients we serve and the community at large What you'll do Work with individuals seeking services to identify up to three (3) top social determinants of health (SDOH) barriers to engaging in services. Work with individuals and their ongoing treatment providers to provide a 'hot handoff' to ensure continued service delivery engagement. Receive referrals from cross-system partners for individuals that the referral source has identified as high risk for non-engagement to assist with engaging in services or having high SDOH needs. Provide outreach and active engagement in person and in the community to people referred/identified. Share their own experience with behavioral health when appropriate with the person referred to create an understanding of a common experience and provide hope. All other duties as assigned Schedule Dayshift; some weekends/holidays as needed Full-time, Part-time, and PRN (on-call/as needed) Minimum Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED, required. Must have a valid driver\'s license and insurance. Must have the ability to complete and obtain Certified Peer Recovery certification. This position requires having personal, lived experience with behavioral healthcare services, and in mental health or addiction recovery; experience navigating community systems and be knowledgeable about available resources and services available within the community. Must be recovery focused and have a strong desire to help others; serving as a positive role model. Must have the ability to work in a variety of settings (homes, neighborhoods, service systems, etc.) and maintain a flexible schedule to be available, as needed. Full-Time Benefits Generous time off, including Mental Health days 10 paid holidays annually Retirement plan with company match Medical, Dental, and Vision plans CEU/Licensure reimbursement and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Peer Support Specialist - Community-Based Services • East Canton, OH, United States
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