Peer Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Peer Support Worker!
Athens County, OH

Join Our Team!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.26 per hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

Essential Functions:

• Provides Peer Support program and House Member support, including member transport.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties and assists in daily program delivery, support of wellness, and social recreational activities.
• Assists in the delivery of planned activities and daily house-related services, as well as occasionally leads in the daily operational activities.
• Assists individuals in articulating and achieving their goals for positive program participation;
• Oversees daily house operational needs, including but not limited to: kitchen and bathroom sanitation, overall house cleanliness, and trash removal.
• Assesses or defines the strengths and needs of referred individuals and families.
• Directly provides and coordinates employment and vocational rehabilitation services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Area Manager.

Please note, this job description is a summary, and the employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer literacy using the current versions of Windows, Word, and Email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish rapport while maintaining effective relationships and boundaries with House Members, staff, and the general public.
• Knowledge of the area's social services available from public, private, and volunteer organizations.

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization:

OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.