Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)
Lighthouse Behavioral Health SolutionsColumbus, Ohio, United States · Posted 2 months agoDescription
Offering a hiring bonus - $500!
Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Job Summary: The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals residing in recovery housing by leveraging lived experience to promote engagement, stability, and long-term wellness. This role focuses on fostering a supportive, structured, and recovery-focused living environment through peer mentorship, facilitation of in-home recovery activities, and connection to community resources. The specialist serves as a role model, advocate, and motivator, helping residents build daily living skills, strengthen recovery pathways, and actively participate in both house-based and community recovery activities.
Reports to: Housing Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Proactively engage and support individuals residing in recovery housing who are in recovery from a substance use disorder
- Provide services directly within recovery housing environments, including shared living spaces, as well as in the community
- Plan, organize, and facilitate recovery-focused activities within the housing setting (e.g., life skills groups, wellness activities, peer-led discussions, goal-setting sessions)
- Support and encourage residents to participate in community-based recovery activities, including mutual aid meetings, social/recreational events, and structured programming
- Assist residents with transportation and coordination to attend recovery meetings, appointments, employment opportunities, and other pro-social community activities
- Express understanding, support, and respect for multiple pathways to recovery; provide services primarily in person or by phone as appropriate
- Serve as a positive role model within the housing environment by demonstrating healthy recovery behaviors, routines, and community living skills
- Foster a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented living environment that promotes accountability, peer support, and personal growth
- Assist residents in identifying personal interests, strengths, goals, and barriers related to their recovery journey and independent living
- Support residents in developing daily living skills such as time management, communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining a structured routine
- Collaborate with housing staff, case management, and clinical teams to support resident progress and address emerging needs
- Assist individuals in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians
- Maintain confidentiality of peer relationships in accordance with applicable regulations, including mandated reporting requirements in the State of Ohio
- Serve as a mandated reporter
- Facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups and house meetings as needed
- Maintain required documentation, including electronic health records, billing documentation, activity logs, and group attendance records
- Participate in regular team meetings, case staffing, and supervision
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Experience/Abilities:
- Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D.
- Must have lived experience in addiction recovery
- Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
- Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
Desired Experience/Abilities:
- Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and insurance
Compensation Range: $18 - $20/hr
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 8am - 4pm, OR Tuesday - Saturday 2pm - 10pm
Location: Columbus, OH
LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.
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