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Argon Agency

Peer Supporter

Steubenville, OH · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

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  • PTO

Help clients set personal goals, identify barriers to recovery, and celebrate milestones and ... Document peer interactions and relevant observations in accordance with organizational guidelines ...

Argon Agency

Peer Supporter

Steubenville, OH · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Help clients set personal goals, identify barriers to recovery, and celebrate milestones and ... Document peer interactions and relevant observations in accordance with organizational guidelines ...

Anew Behavioral Health

Peer Support

Springfield, OH · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • PTO

The Peer Support Specialist for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) provides crucial support to ... Help clients access necessary resources, such as housing, employment, healthcare, and social ...

Woodhaven - Havens of Ohio LLC

Peer Support

Dayton, OH · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your personal recovery experience will be a valuable asset in helping others achieve lasting change. Key Responsibilities: Provide individual and group peer support to clients in recovery Serve as a ...

CompDrug

Peer Recovery Supporter

Columbus, OH

$16.25 - $21/hr

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They will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals on medication-assisted treatment, to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Recovery ...

OneEighty

RESIDENTIAL PEER SUPPORTER

Wooster, OH · On-site

$16/hr

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Residential Peer Supporter - Full-Time Location: Gault Liberty Center Starting Pay: $16.00 starting ... Help with new client orientation, at Residential and all Recovery Housing facilities, including ...

Summit County Public Health

Peer Recovery Supporter

Akron, OH · On-site

$22.17/hr

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  • Dental

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The Peer Recovery Supporter offers peer-based support to individuals in recovery, empowering them ... Serve as a mentor, advocate, and role model to clients to help prevent relapse and promote ...

IBH Addiction Recovery

Peer Recovery Supporter

Akron, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Recovery Support to help us meet the individualized needs of people in recovery and uphold those values. Job Summary: The Peer Recovery ...

Summit County Public Health

Peer Recovery Supporter

Akron, OH · On-site

$22.17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Peer Recovery Supporter offers peer-based support to individuals in recovery, empowering them ... Serve as a mentor, advocate, and role model to clients to help prevent relapse and promote ...

Summit County Public Health

Peer Recovery Supporter

Akron, OH · On-site

$22.17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Peer Recovery Supporter offers peer-based support to individuals in recovery, empowering them ... Serve as a mentor, advocate, and role model to clients to help prevent relapse and promote ...

Anew Behavioral Health

Peer Recovery Support

Akron, OH · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • PTO

Help clients access necessary resources, such as housing, employment, healthcare, and social ... The Peer Support Specialist does not supervise. Supervision Received: The Peer Support Specialist ...

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What is a peer helper?

Peer Helpers are individuals, often students or trained volunteers, who provide support, guidance, and assistance to their peers in various settings such as schools, universities, or community organizations. They are trained to listen, offer advice, and help connect others to appropriate resources when needed. Peer Helpers play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment and can assist with issues ranging from academic stress to personal challenges. Their goal is to promote well-being and encourage positive mental health among their peers.

What does a peer helper do?

Peer Helpers usually provide emotional support, guidance, and practical information to their peers, often acting as a bridge to professional resources when needed. They may facilitate group discussions, listen to concerns, and help create a supportive environment within schools or organizations. Common challenges include maintaining boundaries, managing confidentiality, and balancing peer helping responsibilities with personal commitments. Effective communication and empathy are crucial, and ongoing training or supervision is often provided to help Peer Helpers navigate these situations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a peer helper?

To thrive as a Peer Helper, you generally need strong interpersonal skills, active listening abilities, and a background or training in peer support or counseling. Familiarity with communication platforms, crisis intervention protocols, and sometimes basic certifications in mental health first aid or peer support are valuable. Empathy, non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to maintain confidentiality make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential for building trust, providing effective support, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for peers.

What is the difference between Peer Helper vs Peer Counselor?

AspectPeer HelperPeer Counselor
CredentialsOften requires training or certification programs, no formal degree neededTypically requires specialized training, certification, or a degree in counseling or psychology
Work EnvironmentSchool settings, community programs, peer support groupsSchool counseling offices, mental health clinics, community centers
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, youth programs, non-profitsSchools, mental health organizations, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding basic peer support roles, entry-level positionsSeeking professional counseling roles, advanced peer support positions

Peer Helpers typically provide basic peer support and guidance in educational or community settings, often with minimal formal training. Peer Counselors usually have specialized training or certification and offer more in-depth emotional support or counseling. Both roles focus on peer assistance but differ in scope, training, and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Peer jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Peer jobs in Ohio are:

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Peer Helper jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Peer Helper job openings:

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Community Peer Supporter, Re-Entry-(Adams, Lawrence & Scioto)Full & Part Time $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Thrive Peer Support LLC

Solon, OH

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Thrive Peer Recovery Services is on a mission to empower individuals on their recovery journey. Our vision includes fostering trusting relationships, community engagement, and personal growth. If you're passionate about our values of accessibility, collaboration, excellence, agility and a deep commitment to those we serve, you'll find your purpose here. The Certified Peer Supporter - Re-Entry will provide services on-site at correctional facilities and in the community to promote recovery by engaging in a personal and positive, supportive relationship, demonstrating and inspiring hope, trust, and a positive outlook and optimize client connection with a broad range of community-based services and natural supports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Through identifying as a person in recovery and intentionally sharing their recovery story; use this as appropriate means to assist clients, provide hope, and help in changing patterns and behaviors
  • Help peers understand recovery, as well as identify and achieve their own recovery needs, wants and goals
  • Provide on-site peer recovery services to incarcerated peers
  • Attend and participate in required staff and agency meetings as appropriate
  • Coordinate reentry planning, resource information, and post-release referrals with partner staff
  • Provide information and opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes - individualized recovery action plans will be utilized to assist and guide individuals toward their own personal goals
  • Assist clients in finding resources for harm reduction, detoxification treatment, family support, and support groups
  • Teach and support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to sustain recovery from substance use
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate records and notes, confidentiality, and compiling timely reports
  • Maintain records and provide assistance with appropriate documentation in files and computer database
  • Achieve all performance goals in regards to client outreach, engagement and services provided
  • Enter all peer notes in an accurate and timely manner including phone notes
  • Provide recovery resources to individuals
  • Advocate for the needs of each individual
  • Complete caseload management including all necessary documentation
  • Provide post-release peer support in the community for up to 30-45 days to assist the peer with a referral for ongoing community peer support and immediate needs in the community.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Identify as a person in recovery with at least one year of successful recovery
  • Certified Peer Supporter in the state of Ohio
  • Working knowledge of different pathways to recovery and social systems including evidence based practices
  • Understands problems analysis, decision-analysis, evaluate interventions, and contingency plans
  • Ability to be an active listener by asking questions and reflecting on what is being said
  • Knowledge of area resources that may aid clients in ongoing recovery (i.e. transportation, treatment providers, sober support systems)
  • Proficient level of ability with computer; Microsoft Office Products
  • Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate information clearly
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Lived experience with incarceration and/or criminal justice system
  • Experience in peer recovery services, social service, customer service or health services

? Experience with electronic health records or other industry related types of applications and software

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

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