Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 40 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center provides a full continuum of care which includes a trauma-informed environment for both patients and staff.

We are currently seeking a full-time MRSS Parent Peer Support to provide support and assist families with basic skill building, client management, and to assist the MRSS department as needed to provide excellent and through services to families in crisis, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Service provisions will focus on working with clients to navigate the system and enhance their recovery.

Essential Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the MRSS team, clients and their family members, and referral sources at a time that bet suits the clients’ needs
• Assist with behavior management, offer encouragement in times of crisis and participate in management of emergencies as may be needed
• To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support to clients
• Assist in developing formal and informal community supports and provide training in the use of personal and community resources
• Assist the client in increasing social support networks of relatives friends and/or significant others
• To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the client’s plan of care
• Advocate on behalf of the clients to protect their right and to assist in reducing associated stigma
• Observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment , both internally and when dealing with external agencies and/or individuals
• Provide documentation to the medical record when indicated; complete appropriate administrative records and attain established standards of productivity
• Providing services within agency and in field. Assisting clients with transportation and escorting clients when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, swing shift (10a-6p average)

• Lived experience as the primary caregiver of children for whom have navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of the child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral health needs and who have has a behavioral health diagnosis for at least 1 year
• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma
• Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification Required
• Knowledge of Lucas County area
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• CPR, first aid and CPI required
• Ability to work variable hors including on call, evening, weekends, and holidays