Peer Support Specialist Jobs

Who We Are

The NewVista mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment - one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence, utilizing a passionate and highly trained team of professionals. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs. We provide a serene environment that promotes medical, rehabilitative and emotional health, and are devoted to promoting greater peace of mind on the journey of hope and healing.

Welcome to Ethan Crossing Addiction Treatment Center. We work with individuals and their support systems to identify factors leading to addiction; equip individuals with the resources needed to address addictive triggers and reconnect individuals with their support system and community. Our Outreach Coordinators, Admissions Counselors, and Intake Team work together to provide a comprehensive onboarding process. From scheduling an admission date to acquainting individuals to the campus, and everything in between, clients are supported by our team of compassionate employees.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact to our patient’s lives. Our team members work with our patients to help in the recovery and treatment process to restore to a better quality life through their individual plans, group therapy and overall stay at our facility.

Perks at Work

Team Members enjoy a variety of perks in working with the NewVista brand company. We offer competitive market wages along with a full robust package around Healthcare, Life Balance, Education, Leadership Development and Recognition.

Healthcare + Life Balance:

• Dental Care Program - 2 choices
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Accidental Insurances
• Vision Plan
• Medical Packages with Rx - 3 Choices
• Life Insurance Options
• 401k with a Company Match
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs

Education + Leadership Development

• Handle with Care Trainer - Certifications
• Mentoring + Trainer Opportunities through our Horizon Mentorship Program
• Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements OR Student Loan forgiveness
• Growth in Director and CEO positions through our Horizon Leadership Program

Recognition + Rewards

• Monthly Celebrations
• Team Member of the Year
• Team Member Recognition Cards
• On the spot recognition Prizes
• Team Member of the Quarter

The Role Itself

Welcome to Ethan Crossing Addiction Treatment Centers. We work with individuals and their support systems to identify factors leading to addiction; equip individuals with the resources needed to address addictive triggers and reconnect individuals with their support system and community. Our Outreach Coordinators, Admissions Counselors, and Intake Team work together to provide a comprehensive onboarding process. From scheduling an admission date to acquainting individuals to the campus, and everything in between, patients are supported by our team of compassionate employees.

Locations:

Springfield, Ohio (open and accepting patients)

Euclid, Ohio (coming September 2021)

Columbus, Ohio (coming early 2022)

Ethan Crossing is currently seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist. The Peer Support Specialist role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Peer Support Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to-peer relationships.

Duties and Functions:

• Assist/coach clients to develop their own plan for advancing their recovery; for “getting the life they want.”
• Provide a model for both clients and staff by demonstrating that recovery is
• Develop, implement, and promote ongoing community training opportunities with clients.
• Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers.
• Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups. Link clients to appropriate professional resources when needed. Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies, etc.).
• Maintain reports and records in appropriate files and database(s).
• Provide recovery education to service recipients for every phase of the recovery journey from pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance.
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the community.
• As the Peer Support Specialist position evolves and knowledge increases, visit community resources with clients to assist them in becoming familiar with potential opportunities.
• Assist clients to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery.
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the client’s goals and interests. This will involve a collaborative effort including the client and staff.
• Recovery Planning -- facilitate (via personal coaching) the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed Recovery Plan. The goal should be to transition from professionally assisted recovery initiation to personally directed, community supported recovery maintenance.
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting clients to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.

Job Requirements

Education/Certification

• 1-2 years experiences working as a Peer Support
• Active Peer Support certification in the State of Ohio
• Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• CDCA I or II preferred

Other Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communications skills

Qualified candidates, please apply now for a chance to join an outstanding team.

Our overall mission is to Inspire Hope, Restore Peace of Mind and Heal Lives.