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Family & Community Services, Inc. Resident Monitor/Peer Support Specialist - Root House - Full-Time in Ravenna, Ohio
Resident Monitor/Peer Support Specialist - Root House - Full-Time
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Job Type
Full-time
Ravenna, OH • Root House
Description
*Resident Monitor/Peer Support Specialist *
*Root House *
*Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week *
*$17.00/Hour *
*Schedule: Variable; Flexibility required for emergent needs *
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for overseeing residents in a clinically managed low-intensity residential service setting, maintaining a therapeutic drug free environment following rules and regulations of F&CS and Ohio MHAS, and COA standards, crisis intervention, and consultation/reporting with/to supervisor(s). The position also requires the development of knowledge and skills in the areas of community support, discharge planning, substance use issues, and the field of community services to individuals with substance use disorders. The position requires the ability to respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations, including at least basic training crisis intervention.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resident Monitor:
Maintain sober living environment, and promote recovery skills while presenting a caring, compassionate attitude.
Provide crisis intervention/de-escalation when needed consulting with supervisor/house manager.
Establish trusting relationship with clients while modeling awareness and behavior needed for growth and development of clients; displaying knowledge of the therapeutic importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Monitor participants' use of services/treatment, and impact on independence.
Provide accurate shift reports on a daily basis.
Participates in team planning, case reviews, and program goal achievement.
Attend agency and training meetings as requested.
Fulfill other duties as assigned.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST:
Evaluate client needs for services in regard to appropriateness of request, urgency and recommended action, and facilitates all necessary referrals.
Arrange resources for client to assist in sobriety/recovery.
Aide in the development of recovery strategies.
Use lived experience to connect with clients and work with them to help them identify a pathway to recovery.
Support multiple pathways to recovery.
Work to bridge gaps in crisis stabilization services.
Assist clients with attending appointments and provide support to individuals as they navigate the early stages of recovery.
Assist individuals access other recovery supports, such as transportation programs, pre-treatment and recovery housing, childcare, and employment opportunities.
Provide support and advocacy to individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
Assist with connecting individuals to resources in the community that will help overcome barriers to recovery.
Assist the clinical team in the development of the Individual Service Plans.
Provides community education and awareness to the community and community partner organizations.
Provide treatment services to clients through individual, group, and/or family methods according to current professional standards of care.
Enter and maintain daily schedule into computer as required.
At a minimum, achieve and maintain the Agency's established productivity standards.