Job Description:

Are you a Peer Supporter eager to leverage your personal recovery journey to positively impact the lives of individuals with limited access to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services? Envision a role where your experience with SUD serves as a guiding light for others. As a Peer Supporter with Kyros, you have the unique opportunity to meet clients in their communities, homes, and everyday lives.

This role is about more than just support; it's about providing customized mentorship, aiding individuals in navigating complex services and resources, and advocating for their needs. Every interaction you have can leave a lasting impact, and sometimes, it might even be life-saving. We value your past, including criminal backgrounds, as it enhances your capacity to empathize and support others effectively.

Join our team to transform your journey into a powerful instrument of change. Together, we can extend hope and tangible aid to those on the path to recovery, all while you continue to strengthen your own journey.This isn't merely a job; it's an opportunity to alter lives profoundly.

As a 1099 Contractor Peer Support Specialist at Kyros, you're afforded the flexibility to set your own schedule and manage a caseload either part-time or full-time hours. You are able to work with clients directly in your community or through a placement with a Kyros partnering program in Ohio. https://www.kyros.care/careers/

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have a current, unencumbered Peer Supporter Certification from the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OHMHAS)
• If you don’t hold a OHMHAS Certification yet, please go here for more information regarding Peer Supporter Certification: OHMHAS - Peer Certification
• Self-declaration of  1+ years of personal lived experience in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Must have a current valid driver’s license
• Must have consistent access to a reliable vehicle with active insurance in your name.
• Must have GED or High School Diploma 
• Must pass Applicant Background Check, if applicable by state
• Strong computer/technology skills to learn and use digital platform for client appointments and notes
• Access to a reliable computer, laptop, or tablet and a mobile device
• Openness and appreciation for diverse backgrounds
• Adherence to boundaries and ethics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities and Duties:

Peer Support:

• Build and nurture connections with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. 
• Provide empathy, understanding, and support in a non-judgmental manner, drawing from personal experiences and recognizing recovery can look different for each individual. 

Conduct Individual Support Sessions:

• Offer personalized, client-led peer support, including the promotion of wellness plans, goals, and the maintenance of their newly developed skills.
• Assist clients in developing coping strategies and resilience within their recovery journey.

Advocacy:

• Guide clients in accessing suitable services and resources.
• Collaborate with community organizations to bolster support systems.

Crisis Intervention:

• Identify when and how to engage professional services or emergency responders.  
• Recognize client triggers and aid in the development of healthy coping mechanisms. 

Documentation and Supervision:

• Keep accurate and confidential digital records of client interactions and progress.
• Participate in regular supervision sessions to reflect on personal and professional growth, facilitated weekly by the company.

Compensation: 

• As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, 1099 Independent Contractor with Kyros you will be paid weekly in accordance with weekly client care appointments. 
• Payscale: $20-$23/hr depending on experience.

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