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Company Overview: New Day Recovery and On Demand Counseling are Ohio’s top provider of medication assisted treatment services (MAT) for those working toward recovery from opioid or alcohol misuse. We offer a variety of services including one-on-one counseling, telehealth, group therapy, and supportive services.  Our team is passionate about addiction treatment and supporting patients through their journey to recovery. Position Overview: We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to support clients receiving addiction and/or mental health treatment. Drawing on personal recovery experience, the PSS builds trust, promotes engagement, and helps clients pursue sustained recovery. The PSS works with clients beginning treatment or transitioning from inpatient care to establish recovery goals through individual and group support. Key responsibilities include fostering hope, building life skills, providing vocational support, helping clients navigate healthcare and community resources, promoting self-advocacy, assisting with crisis stabilization and outreach, and modeling personal responsibility for recovery. The PSS must work effectively both independently and as part of a professional team. Weekly individual and group supervision is provided. Job Responsibilities: • Assist individuals to identify and achieve recovery goals • Utilize their own lived experiences as a way to direct individuals in their own recovery and advocacy process. • Utilize a learned knowledge of area resources a wide range of areas • Assist individuals in getting involved in an array of pathways to recovery which may include: 12-Step, MAT, Harm Reduction, or Detoxification • Maintain accurate records and confidentiality in an efficient manner • Advocate for the needs of clients • Utilize their own experiences as a way to provide hope Requirements: • Identify as a person in successful recovery for a minimum of 2 years. • Qualified PSS will have a high school diploma/equivalent. • Must have Peer Support Specialist Certification through OHMHAS. • Active/Valid Ohio driver license • Reliable vehicle • Understanding of Motivational Interviewing • Effective communication skills We are an approved site for the STAR Loan Repayment Program . Eligible employees may qualify to apply; eligibility and awards are determined by HRSA. EOE/DFWP