Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

Department: Addiction Services

Office: Health Services

Posting Date: June 1, 2017

Hours: Full-time, M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm

Starting Salary: $13.22 - $18.17 hourly

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma
Valid Ohio driver’s license, insurance & access to a motor vehicle
Must be in recovery from substance use disorder
Must have or acquire State of Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter certification within 6 months of employment
Must be highly compassionate and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Have the ability to build trusting and impactful relationships with the client/consumer

Preferred Qualifications:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Mentor and develop meaningful and trusting relationships with clients/consumers
Coordinate client/consumer arrival and departure for services
Arrange and provide transportation, manage follow-up appointments
Work with agency staff members to coordinate services
Use own unique, life-altering experiences in order to guide and support others
Conduct outreach to clients/consumers who are seeking recovery
Performed individual, group and family education
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques with clients
Refers clients to community programs/services and conducts follow-up as necessary
Conducts on site drug testing and interprets urine drug screenings results from lab
Compiles clients records and maintains documentation according to program and accreditation standards and protocols
Maintains confidentiality, respect client’s privacy, routine, and independence as much as possible
May be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours

How to apply:

Complete the application found on our website: phdmc.org/about/employment-postings.
Fax, email, or deliver the completed application to Human Resources at:

Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County
117 South Main Street, 2^nd Floor
Dayton, Ohio 45422

Fax (937) 496-3070

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2017 or until position is filled

Position is subject to a criminal background check.