Community Support Services - Summit County
Peer Support Recovery Specialist - Part Time
Community Support Services - Summit County, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
Opportunity
We are seeking to hire a part‑time Peer Support Recovery Specialist to join our case management team. This individual will work to enhance the provision of other clinical services to clients through personal lived experience of a mental health challenge or substance addiction and ongoing recovery. The Peer Support Recovery Specialist is integral to the case management team's ability to connect with clients.
What You’ll Do
Provide peers/clients with support and encouragement.
Share your own story of recovery with the peers and clients assigned to your care through the case management team.
Foster engagement and offer hope to clients through the establishment of trust.
Model appropriate social skills for clients.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and family members.
Assist clients with referrals to and navigation of agency and community resources.
Communicate the needs of clients with co‑workers and supervisors.
Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.
Work part‑time (20 hours per week) on our different case‑management teams.
About Us For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real‑life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or GED (preferred).
Personal lived experience of mental health or co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
Certification from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH) as an Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) – required.
Timely recertification as required by ODBH must be maintained throughout employment.
A car, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and insurance through the agency’s insurance carrier – required.
A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery‑centered mission.
Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
Excellent organizational, attention‑to‑detail, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work non‑judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.
Perseverance in pursuing goals with individuals who may not improve or may only improve slowly.
What We Offer
Mission‑driven, highly engaged work environment.
Supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources.
Autonomous and engaging atmosphere.
Professional development assistance.
401(k) with 5% employer contribution.
10 holidays annually off work.
Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches.
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What You’ll Do
Provide peers/clients with support and encouragement.
Share your own story of recovery with the peers and clients assigned to your care through the case management team.
Foster engagement and offer hope to clients through the establishment of trust.
Model appropriate social skills for clients.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and family members.
Assist clients with referrals to and navigation of agency and community resources.
Communicate the needs of clients with co‑workers and supervisors.
Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.
Work part‑time (20 hours per week) on our different case‑management teams.
About Us For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real‑life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or GED (preferred).
Personal lived experience of mental health or co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
Certification from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH) as an Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) – required.
Timely recertification as required by ODBH must be maintained throughout employment.
A car, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and insurance through the agency’s insurance carrier – required.
A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery‑centered mission.
Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
Excellent organizational, attention‑to‑detail, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work non‑judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.
Perseverance in pursuing goals with individuals who may not improve or may only improve slowly.
What We Offer
Mission‑driven, highly engaged work environment.
Supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources.
Autonomous and engaging atmosphere.
Professional development assistance.
401(k) with 5% employer contribution.
10 holidays annually off work.
Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches.
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