Riveon Mental Health and Recovery
Ohio START Family Peer Mentor
Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is recruiting an Ohio START Family Peer Mentor to work with customers in our Lorain County locations. The role involves providing peer support and resources to families navigating child welfare and other systems, while promoting healing and keeping children safe.
Summary An Ohio START Family Peer Mentor provides peer support to help families navigate through the child welfare and other systems while also providing hope and motivation to promote healing to keep children safe and families together. An Ohio START Family Peer Mentor serves families referred to the PCSA due to child maltreatment with substance abuse being the primary risk factor.
Essential Functions
Participate as an active member of the Ohio START team.
Work jointly with the Ohio START case worker and behavioral health provider to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of intensive wrap‑around services to the START families on your caseload to assist with the safety of the child(ren).
Participate in initial meetings, weekly status meetings, and Family Team Meetings to review families’ progress and child safety in their respective cases.
Provide continual exploration of family’s needs to empower the family to take ownership over their long‑term successes and the safety of the child(ren).
Support the parent(s) in achieving personal independence.
Connect START families to community resources.
Teach families skills to effectively navigate to the child welfare system.
Assist families with identifying and accessing natural support systems in the community.
Promote coordination and linkage among providers within local community.
Coordinate or provide assistance in crisis interventions and stabilization of families.
Assist families to develop empowerment skills through promoting self‑advocacy.
Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
Provide input on court forms as needed.
Provide input on development of the case plan and child safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Demonstrate long‑term recovery (recommended 3 years) from a substance use disorder.
Demonstrate no ongoing criminal activity.
Have lived experience with the child welfare system either as a parent or child, with the case closed at least one year, or be able to describe how your substance use affected your children and family.
Maintain a current driver’s license with a good driving record.
Adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics and demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and good computer skills.
Be able to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
Educational Requirements High School Diploma or GED required.
Certification Requirements Must be a certified Peer Support Specialist.
Travel Moderate, mostly confined to local travel.
Hours Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Occasional evenings may be required.
Salary Range Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.
Benefits
Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
Company‑Wide All Staff Events – enjoy teambuilding
Wellness Programs and Activities
Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty Time
Parental Leave
Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
Company‑Funded Health Savings Account
Company‑Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well‑Being Support
100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Added Value Benefits including:
Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
Accident Plans for Employee and Family
Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Plan for Employee
Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Access to Personal Financial Advisor
Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
License and Certification Reimbursement
License Testing Fee Reimbursement
Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Expense Reimbursement
On‑Site Pharmacy
Casual Dress Code
Shift Differentials and On‑Call Stipends
Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish‑Speaking
About Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is a 24/7, full‑service behavioral health agency that provides comprehensive care and support to individuals and families across our communities.
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Summary An Ohio START Family Peer Mentor provides peer support to help families navigate through the child welfare and other systems while also providing hope and motivation to promote healing to keep children safe and families together. An Ohio START Family Peer Mentor serves families referred to the PCSA due to child maltreatment with substance abuse being the primary risk factor.
Essential Functions
Participate as an active member of the Ohio START team.
Work jointly with the Ohio START case worker and behavioral health provider to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of intensive wrap‑around services to the START families on your caseload to assist with the safety of the child(ren).
Participate in initial meetings, weekly status meetings, and Family Team Meetings to review families’ progress and child safety in their respective cases.
Provide continual exploration of family’s needs to empower the family to take ownership over their long‑term successes and the safety of the child(ren).
Support the parent(s) in achieving personal independence.
Connect START families to community resources.
Teach families skills to effectively navigate to the child welfare system.
Assist families with identifying and accessing natural support systems in the community.
Promote coordination and linkage among providers within local community.
Coordinate or provide assistance in crisis interventions and stabilization of families.
Assist families to develop empowerment skills through promoting self‑advocacy.
Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
Provide input on court forms as needed.
Provide input on development of the case plan and child safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Demonstrate long‑term recovery (recommended 3 years) from a substance use disorder.
Demonstrate no ongoing criminal activity.
Have lived experience with the child welfare system either as a parent or child, with the case closed at least one year, or be able to describe how your substance use affected your children and family.
Maintain a current driver’s license with a good driving record.
Adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics and demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and good computer skills.
Be able to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
Educational Requirements High School Diploma or GED required.
Certification Requirements Must be a certified Peer Support Specialist.
Travel Moderate, mostly confined to local travel.
Hours Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Occasional evenings may be required.
Salary Range Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.
Benefits
Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
Company‑Wide All Staff Events – enjoy teambuilding
Wellness Programs and Activities
Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty Time
Parental Leave
Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
Company‑Funded Health Savings Account
Company‑Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well‑Being Support
100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Added Value Benefits including:
Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
Accident Plans for Employee and Family
Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Plan for Employee
Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Access to Personal Financial Advisor
Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
License and Certification Reimbursement
License Testing Fee Reimbursement
Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Expense Reimbursement
On‑Site Pharmacy
Casual Dress Code
Shift Differentials and On‑Call Stipends
Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish‑Speaking
About Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is a 24/7, full‑service behavioral health agency that provides comprehensive care and support to individuals and families across our communities.
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