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The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Peer Support Recovery Specialist to join our case management team. This individual will work to enhance the provision of other clinical services to clients through both one's lived experience of a mental health challenge or substance addiction and one's continuous recovery. The Peer Support Recovery Specialist is integral to the case management team's ability to connect with clients. What You'll Do: * Provide peers/clients with support and encouragement. * Share your own story of recovery with the peers and clients assigned to your care through the case management team. * Foster engagement of and offer hope to clients through an establishment of trust. * Model appropriate social skills for clients. * Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and family members. * Assist clients with referrals to and navigation of agency and community resources. * Communicate the needs of clients with co-workers and supervisors. * Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner. * Currently hiring for a number of part-time (20 hours/week) positions on our different case management teams. About Us: For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area. What We're Looking For: * High school diploma/GED preferred. * A person with a lived experience of mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. * Certification from OhioMHAS as an Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) required. * Timely recertification as required by OhioMHAS must be maintained throughout employment. * A car and a valid Ohio driver's license and insurability through the Agency's insurance carrier required. * A deeply held belief in CSS's recovery-centered mission. * Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges. * Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills. * Ability to work in a team environment. * Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook. * Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines. * Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs. * Perseverance in goals with individuals who may not improve or may only improve slowly. What We Offer: * Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment * A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources * Engaging, autonomous atmosphere * Professional Development Assistance * 401(k) with 5% employer contribution * 10 holidays annually off work * Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches Further Information Company's website: ************* Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103**********47/ Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.