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Riveon

Ohio Start Peer Mentor

Riveon, Lorain, Ohio, United States, 44053

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Description Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development.

We are currently recruiting for an Ohio START Family Peer Mentor to work with customers in our Lorain County locations.

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 The Ohio START Family Peer Mentor serves as a member of the local START team along with the child welfare caseworker, child welfare supervisor, and behavioral health service provider. The goal of the entire team is to keep children safe and families together. The Ohio START Family Peer Mentor will have a caseload of no more than 10-12 families.

The Ohio START Family Peer Mentor’s roles and responsibilities include:

Participating as an active member of the Ohio START team;

Working 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 his or her caseload to assist with the safety of the child(ren);

Participating in initial meetings, weekly status meetings and Family Team Meetings to review families’ progress and child safety in their respective cases.

Providing 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);

Supporting the parent(s) in achieving personal independence;

Connecting START families to community resources;

Teaching families skills to effectively navigate to the child welfare system;

Assisting families with identifying and accessing natural support systems in the community;

Promoting coordination and linkage among providers within local community;

Coordinating or providing assistance in crisis interventions and stabilization of families;

Assisting families to develop of empowerment skills through promoting self-advocacy;

Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers;

Providing input on court forms as needed; and

Providing input on development of the case plan and child safety.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements The START Family Peer Mentor must:

Demonstrate long term recovery (recommended 3 years) from a SUD;

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 if do not have direct CPS experience, be able to describe how your substance use affected your children and family; and

Maintain a current driver’s license.

The START Family Peer Mentor should have knowledge or be able to attain knowledge of:

Alcohol and drugs (pharmacology)

Behaviors associated with addiction

Court processes

Diversity

Ethics

Family dynamics

Family Team Meetings

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Human behavior

Local resources and services

Maintain confidentiality

Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Pathology of addiction

Process of recovery

Ohio START Program

Self-help programs

Signs of child abuse and neglect

Trauma Informed Care

Treatment options

The START Family Peer Mentor should have skills in:

Advocacy

Coaching

Communication (listening, verbal, nonverbal, written)

Computers

Coping

Crisis intervention

Cultural competency

De-escalation

DrivingMotivational interviewing

Multi-tasking

Negotiation

Networking

Observation

Organization

Parenting

Problem solving

Professionalism

Setting personal/professional boundaries

Time management

Ideal Candidate Traits

Common sense

Compassion

Creativity

Empathy

Honesty

Integrity

Non-judgmental

Open-mind

Patience

Personable

Positivity

Professional courage

Reliability

Self-motivation

Sympathy

Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics and demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good computer skills required. Must have the ability to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population. Must possess valid Driver’s License and have a good driving record (insurable through agency's automobile insurance carrier.)

Educational Requirements High School Diploma or GED required.

Certification Requirements Must be a certified Peer Support Specialist.

Amount of 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. Drug Free Workplace.

Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer

Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere

Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence

Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while 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

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Our customers discover their path to recovery with us—where help is always here, always ready. As their single point of access to the full spectrum of behavioral health services, we’re here for our communities 24/7, offering immediate support and continuous care for every age and diagnosis. Helping individuals find the help they need in one place, in an environment where they always belong.

Brand Values Our unconditional commitment to the quality of care and the way care is provided by our staff and experienced by our clients and the community is reflected in our brand pillars:

COLLABORATION:

We believe in the strength of partnership, where professionals from different disciplines work together to address the complex needs of our clients.

COMPASSION:

We believe in treating everyone with empathy, kindness, and understanding.

DIGNITY:

We believe in ensuring all clients feel valued and respected as they improve their overall health and well-being.

EXCELLENCE:

We believe in delivering evidence-based behavioral health services, where and when you need it, with a dedicated, high-quality staff.

INCLUSIVENESS:

We believe in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, where every individual has equitable access to care.

EMPOWERMENT:

We believe in equipping individuals and families with the tools for long-term health and success.

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