RREACT Engagement Specialist
Southeast Healthcare·Columbus, Ohio
Southeast Healthcare·Columbus, Ohio
Provide community-based outreach and emotional support to individuals with addiction using lived experience to motivate recovery. Assist clients in accessing healthcare, mental health services, and employment resources while maintaining accurate progress records.
Columbus, OH 43215The RREACT Engagement Specialist provides community-based outreach and engagement activities to clients with addiction. The Engagement Specialist is an individual with lived experience in addiction and recovery who uses that experience to engage, support, and encourage individuals seeking treatment. Their firsthand knowledge of the recovery journey enables them to relate to clients with empathy, understand the challenges they face, and serve as a source of hope and motivation.
Key
Responsibilities: Use lived experience to offer emotional, social, and practical support to individuals facing similar challenges, fostering a sense of hope, empowerment, and motivation for recovery. Serve as a role model by sharing personal experiences and demonstrating strategies for overcoming challenges and promoting recovery-oriented behaviors. Assist individuals in accessing appropriate services and community resources, such as mental health and substance use treatment, employment and healthcare. Lead or co-facilitate support groups or educational sessions. Advocate for clients' needs with other service providers, ensuring they have access to the services and support required for their recovery. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes in accordance with agency guidelines and expectations. Offer support in crisis situations by providing de-escalation techniques, offering resources, and ensuring the individual’s safety. Work closely with mental health professionals, social workers, case managers, and other team members to provide integrated care for clients.
QualificationsRequirements: Peer Recovery Support certification required (PRS). Valid Ohio driver’s license. Will transport clients in own vehicle. Must have proof of current auto insurance coverage and meet driving record requirements. As a healthcare provider, Southeast Healthcare is a non-smoking employer. Staff members are required to be vaccinated for the flu. Religious and medical exemptions may be requested during the hiring process.
EOE
Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
Requires a Peer Recovery Support (PRS) certification and a valid Ohio driver's license with auto insurance. Candidates must be willing to transport clients and comply with flu vaccination requirements.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
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