Valor Court Peer Recovery Supporter
hace 27 días
Akron
Job Description About IBH Addiction Recovery IBH Addiction Recovery, founded in 1970, is a leading nonprofit provider of drug and alcohol addiction treatment in Summit County. We provide evidence-based services including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment, Outpatient Programs, Aftercare support, Recovery Housing, and spiritual guidance. Our mission is to offer individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders the opportunity to restore hope and gain skills for long-term recovery. IBH Addiction Recovery’s treatment philosophy is grounded in four core values: Dignity, Community, Stewardship, and Spirituality. The Peer Recovery Supporter plays a critical role in helping participants achieve these goals within the Valor Court specialized docket for veterans involved in the justice system. Position Summary The Peer Recovery Supporter provides mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support to participants in Valor Court and clients in outpatient treatment and/or residents in Recovery Housing. Drawing on personal lived experience and, where applicable, military service, the Peer Recovery Supporter builds trust, models healthy behaviors, and supports individuals in achieving recovery, reintegration, and community engagement goals. This position works primarily with Valor Court program participants, with some opportunity to work in outpatient treatment and/or recovery housing programming. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Peer Mentorship & Recovery Support • Serve as a peer mentor and role model for clients, residents, and Valor Court participants., • Build trusting relationships grounded in empathy, mutual respect, and lived experience., • Offer encouragement, validation, and guidance to help individuals set and achieve recovery goals., • Facilitate individual and group recovery sessions and peer support activities., • Support participants in identifying recovery meetings, healthy routines, and prosocial activities., • Model personal responsibility, hope, and self-advocacy through lived experience. Valor Court Navigation & Advocacy • Assist veterans in navigating court processes, treatment plans, and VA services., • Connect participants with housing, employment, education, healthcare, and other community resources., • Advocate appropriately for participants within the Valor Court team while maintaining professional boundaries., • Attend court hearings, treatment, team meetings, and provide peer input regarding participant progress., • Transport clients, as needed, using personal or agency vehicle. Documentation & Communication • Maintain accurate records of peer interactions, program activities, and resident/participant progress., • Collaborate with supervisors, clinical teams, case managers, court staff, and community partners., • Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and continuing education opportunities. Community Integration & Outreach • Support participants’ engagement in community service, educational, social, and prosocial activities., • Assist with transportation when necessary for appointments, recovery meetings, or program activities., • Educate the community to reduce stigma around addiction and promote recovery awareness. Outpatient & Recovery Housing • Implement and enforce house rules, program policies, and supervisor directives., • Monitor resident participation in daily activities, chores, and recovery programming., • Maintain safe, clean, and healthy living environments., • Administer UDS collections and breathalyzer tests as required., • Assist with medication self-administration and daily routines., • Report and escalate resident or program concerns to supervisors. Other Duties • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or program directors., • Ensure confidentiality of all clients, participant, and agency information. Competency • Communication and active listening, • Ethical conduct and professionalism, • Cultural competence and inclusiveness, • Flexibility and stress management, • Collaboration and teamwork, • Problem-solving and planning, • Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach Qualifications • High School diploma or GED required; additional training preferred, • Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Ohio) or ability to obtain within 6 months, • Lived experience with addiction recovery; willingness to self-identify, • Minimum one year of sustained recovery; veteran status preferred for Valor Court, • Knowledge of 12-step programming, recovery principles, and veteran culture, • Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills, • Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and EHR systems Physical Demands • Regular standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting (up to 20 lbs. occasionally), • Ability to drive for outreach or appointments, • Work performed indoors and outdoors, exposure to variable weather conditions Work Environment • Valor Court: Courthouse, community-based sites, treatment centers, participant homes, • Outpatient: Outpatient office facility, agency offices, community settings, • Recovery Housing: Residential units, agency offices, community settings, • Occasional evenings, weekend, or on-call hours, • Frequent interaction with individuals experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, or legal system involvement Supervisory Responsibility • None Position Type & Hours • Scheduled based on program and court operational needs Our Perks Include: • Bring Your Dog to Work Day – because happy pets make happy people, • Pet Insurance – peace of mind for your furry family members, • Health Benefits for You & Your Family – comprehensive coverage active your first week of employment, • Competitive PTO – time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work, • Paid Holidays – celebrating life’s important moments, • Employee Engagement Events – highlighting and appreciating our amazing staff, • Beautiful Campus – a scenic and inspiring place to spend your workday, • Flexible Schedule – designed to support work-life balance, • Weekends Off – your time to relax and refresh