Certified Peer Recovery Supporter - Full Time

Requires current certification as Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15.

Job Skills: Mental Health

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education coursework or degrees listed on the application. Applicantsmustsubmit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting hiring developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.To learn more about our agency please visit our website Procedures

To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or .

Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplifyThe Heart of Hopefor individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

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OhioMHAS Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Works under general supervision to provide recovery-oriented services that promote empowerment independence and well-being.

• Designs and facilitates recovery-based services and supports to assist individuals in achieving personal recovery goals

• Offers assistance with daily living emotional and social support and connections to clinical care and community resources

• Utilizes personal recovery experience when appropriate to encourage and inspire hope

• Leads and coordinates recovery-related groups teaching coping skills relaxation techniques and wellness strategies

• Mentors clients/residents through the recovery process by promoting empowerment goal-setting and self-advocacy

• Educates clients/residents on available peer services rights processes advance directives and supplemental support programs

• Assists with completing forms and applications for resources such as residential state supplement programs

This is anhourly position and is in the OCSEA with a pay range of27 on theOCSEA Pay Schedule.Working hours are Monday- Friday from 8am-5pm and on the weekends as needed This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campusat1101 Summit Road Cincinnati Ohio 45237

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin atStep 1of the pay range schedule listed above with an opportunity for pay increase after 120 days of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter