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CommQuest Services, Inc.

Peer Support Specialist

CommQuest Services, Inc., East Canton, Ohio, United States, 44730

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Peer Support Specialist (Part‑time) Real‑world impact. Life‑changing outcomes.

CommQuest seeks a Part‑time Peer Support Specialist to support our substance use clients. The Peer Support Specialist 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 Support Specialist helps clients take their first steps toward recovery and fully engage in treatment.

In this role, you will:

Grow professionally

Build valuable relationships

Work on a team providing exceptional care

Make a real difference

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 individual 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED, required.

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.

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

If you’re interested in this role, please send us your story, resume, and qualifications to HR@commquest.org.

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