Peer Recovery Supporter (core Guide)

firsthand

Dayton, US
$20 - $20 usd ph
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Lived experience with smi/sud
Personal knowledge of recovery
Empathy and compassion
** Firsthand is seeking a Peer Recovery Supporter, referred to internally as a Core Guide, to support individuals with serious mental illness through outreach and engagement. The role emphasizes using lived experience to build trust and assist individuals in achieving their recovery goals while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. **

Job Summary

  • Our holistic approach includes a team of peer recovery specialists, benefits specialists and clinicians, focusing on meeting each individual where they are and walking with them side by side as a trusted guide and partner on their journey to better health.
  • In our peer-led model, fGs play a critical role in outreach and engagement, supporting individuals living with SMI to achieve and maintain both behavioral and physical wellness.
  • We are cultivating a team of deeply passionate problem-solvers to tackle significant and complex healthcare challenges with us. This is more than a job—it's a calling.

Matching Summary

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** Firsthand is seeking a Peer Recovery Supporter, referred to internally as a Core Guide, to support individuals with serious mental illness through outreach and engagement. The role emphasizes using lived experience to build trust and assist individuals in achieving their recovery goals while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. **

Salary

$20 - $20 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • lived experience with SMI/SUD
  • personal knowledge of recovery
  • empathy and compassion
  • excellent communication skills
  • basic technology proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • direct in-person outreach experience
  • expertise in recovery coaching
  • understanding of whole health
  • familiarity with local resources
  • interest in CHW credential

Key Requirements

  • State Peer Recovery certification or eligibility
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Two years demonstrated recovery time
  • Willingness to obtain certification within six months

Work Rights

Not specified

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