6 Week Paid Internship-Peer Recovery Supporter- Toledo Ohio (Lucas County) May 18th-July 3rd- Remote

Description

• Complete Eleven e-Based Academy courses (16 hours)
• Complete Peer Recovery Support training (40 hours)
• Sit for Peer Recovery Support certification exam
• Meet with peer mentor regularly
• How to help peers understand recovery, as well as identify and achieve their own recovery needs, wants, and goals
• Where to obtain information and opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes
• How to assist peers 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
• Responsibilities around maintaining accurate records and notes, confidentiality, and compiling timely reports and the importance of these tasks while providing peer support
• How to provide recovery resources to individuals and their family members
• How to appropriately advocate for the needs of each individual
• Other developmental opportunities may be presented ad-hoc as they arise

Requirements

• Identify as a person in recovery with at least one year of successful recovery
• Willingness to learn different pathways to recovery and social systems including evidence based practices
• Ability to be an active listener by asking questions and reflecting on what is being said
• 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

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required

Summary

At Thrive Behavioral Health Center, we deliver industry leading peer support for those suffering from Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorders. We are proud to set the industry standard and continue our growth. The Peer Recovery Support Intern is responsible for completing 16 hours of E-Based courses, 40 hour certification training through OHMHAS, and participating in an 8 week paid internship including shadowing and additional training.