Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is a forward-thinking non-profit organization that promotes mental health and overall wellness. We deliver a wide range of services including prevention, education, and direct care provision. At the heart of our work are our employees, a highly passionate group of people working together to help our community.
We are an affiliate of Mental Health America, the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. The organization has over a century of advocacy, public education, and program/service delivery experience.
Working at Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio as a community-based Peer Recovery Supporter serving Warren and Clinton counties in Ohio, is a dynamic role. You will use personal lived experience to demonstrate recovery is possible. You will be working with a team of Peer Recovery Supporters to assist participants with developing short and long-term support as needed to help them reach their goals. In addition, you will provide support in Warren and Clinton County specialty dockets including Menal Health Court, Recovery Court and Veteran’s Court and in the Warren County jail setting. We are looking for an empathetic and person-centered individual to join our team. Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.
What you’ll do
Serve as a role model for recovery
Work with staff and community partners (Detention Centers, Homeless Shelters, Soup Kitchens, Specialty Courts etc.) to connect individuals to peer support
Share community resources and assist people to meet basic needs
Complete intake and enrollment process with people
Assess needs and assist people with determining their goals and how to achieve them
Help people build social skills, teach self-advocacy skills, establish trust and collaborative relationships and create wellness management strategies
Plan and facilitate support groups necessary for people to build recovery capital
Data entry to ensure quality communication and timely reporting
What you’ll need
Minimum requirement is personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use
Demonstrate a strong recovery story and be active in maintaining your own personal recovery
Peer Support Specialist Certification in Ohio
Willingness to participate in continuous learning and training
Previous experience in a certified peer support specialist role is required
Reasons why MHANKYSWOH is a great place to work
We advocate for wellness for everyone
We encourage everyone to explore their talents and work toward a satisfying career experience
We appreciate diversity and encourage people of all experiences, backgrounds, and cultures to share their talents
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation time
Personal time
Voluntary deferred compensation options
Team-building experiences and outings
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