Certified Peer Recovery Supporter - Male Population - Montgomery County, OH : Job Details

Salary: $18.79 Hourly Location : OH 45417, OH Job Type: Full-time Regular Job Number: MDC07252 Department: MONDAY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION Opening Date: 07/11/2025 Internal Only: No Position Overview Under general supervision of the Career Development Coordinator, the Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) is responsible for mentoring and developing meaningful relationships with the residents, conducting community outreach and providing sober information for the residents. The CPRS will develop, plan and implement peer release services to assist residents with making the transition back into the community Summary of Job DutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities Peer Support Duties: Assist the residents with services that are individualized, recovery focused, based on a relationship of mutuality that allows the residents an opportunity to learn to manage their own recovery. Duties to achieve this include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate resident arrival and departure for services within the community, working with the clinical team for a smoother transition.
• Work closely with the criminal justice system and other social services agencies and conduct follow-up as necessary.
• Facilitate ongoing peer support groups to assist residents in building skills such as healthy social interactions, overcoming fears, increasing overall personal wellness and recovery, increasing independence within the community, and effective use of public transportation.
• Performs individual, group, community and family education about peer support.
• Assist with groups and/or education classes and provide de-escalation techniques with the residents.
• Refer residents to community programs/services and conducts follow-up post release.
• Assist and teach residents to advocate for the services that they need in order to maintain housing, recovery and overall wellness.
• Assist with transportation to help manage the continuity of care for the residents.
• Maintain documentation as required of all services delivered and submit data in a timely manner in the format provided.
• Attends regular supervision regarding professional, emotional and relationship boundaries.
• Maintain confidentiality expectations to protect residents.
• Engages in ongoing training on current practices in peer support services.

Programing Responsibilities: Work with staff and residents to maintain a Peer Recovery Support program to include but is not limited to:

• Assists Clinical department in design, development and implementation of the peer support services program.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect the resident's privacy and interdependence as much as possible.
• Train fellow personnel on the unique role of peer support specialists.
• Use of one's own recovery experience and training to assist residents in developing the skills and knowledge needed for recovery. Intentionally share one's story as appropriate, providing hope and help in changing patterns and behavior. This objective can be achieved by facilitating individual or group activities; including the skills, strengths, supports and resources used in one's own recovery.
• Take initiative to interact with the residents and help them to feel as comfortable as possible. Develop rapport and engage in a personal and positive supportive relationship, demonstrating and inspiring hope, trust and positive outlook. Provide emotional support.
• Educate residents on the purpose of peer support and recovery models.
• Providing support and interventions in crises as appropriate and help residents explore options to benefit in recovery and maintaining stability.
• Be well informed about trauma and explore with residents their experiences and support them in getting appropriate resources to aid in their recovery.
• Provide culturally sensitive and age-appropriate services.
• Focus positively on emotional growth, strengths and recovery goals.
• Address barriers to recovery such as ongoing treatment, employment and housing.

Operations: The Peer Recovery Support person is expected to work in concert with Operations staff by adhering to the policies and procedures of the institution to maintain a safe environment. Interactions on the day floor are to include but not limited to:

• Engage formally and informally with the residents while they are on the day room floor to include games, social activities and general conversations.
• Follow procedures for managing residents and report safety or security concerns or issues immediately to Operations Staff.
• Assist with transportation to Day Report Center or other Montgomery County aftercare programs.

Administrative: Participate in weekly team meetings, treatment team meetings and all staff meetings. Participate in the development of MonDay policy and procedures. Perform Public Relations with all personnel and the community. Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to maintain Ohio Peer Recovery Support Certification in the required training programs.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
• Must be in recovery from substance abuse disorder
• Has maintained at least 2 years of sobriety
• Must be highly compassionate and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to build trust and impactful relationships with the residents
• Familiarity with Personal Computers and experience with various standard office software
• One year paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse or offender re-entry
• Knowledge of the recovery process and the ability to effectively use own recovery story to provide support, validation, hope and encouragement to residents
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to use basic intervention skills
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to engage in problem-solving process
• Ability to perform basic office duties in an environment of simultaneous demands
• Must adhere to Ohio Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics
• Ability to monitor the conditions of residents and recognize changes in mental and physical status
• Ability to maintain appropriate emotional and relationship boundaries with residents, as defined by the Ohio Certification for Peer Supporters
• Working Conditions
• Potential exists of exposure to disease/illness.
• This is a minimum-security facility, therefore all outside access doors are locked at all times.
• Ability to work in alternate locations as assigned.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, pull, push and manipulate equipment
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability operate an automobile

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Direct Reports This position has no supervisory duties Minimum Qualifications and Requirements • Graduation from High School or GED Equivalent. • Must be able to obtain a State of Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification within 90 days of employment. • Must be able to maintain Ohio Peer Recovery Support Certification in required training programs • Must have a Valid Ohio Driver's License Background Check Information Criminal Background Check and BMV Check All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs. Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change. Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits. Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits. Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays. Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation. Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked. Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: