Peer Support Specialist - Dani's Place

Unison Health•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Peer Support Specialists at Dani's Place support clients through their mental health recovery by drawing on their lived experience. They provide emotional support, case management, recovery skills, resource guidance, and community assistance, and help staff understand barriers to treatment. The role includes outreach, client engagement, and active participation on the Dani's Place treatment team, in accordance with State, Agency, and Program policies. The position requires client-centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care. Specialists assess client needs, help implement treatment plans, document services, monitor progress, follow up on care, assist clients with accessing resources and developing independent living skills, advocate for clients, and educate clients and families about wellness. They collaborate with the team, respond appropriately to crises, and maintain professional standards. Unison Health describes its work environment as mission-driven, focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. Starting pay is $23.00–$25.00 per hour. Benefits include PTO starting at 16 days per year, medical coverage with federal minimum deductibles, dental and vision coverage, and retirement planning with an employer contribution.

Requirements

High school diploma required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Prior experience preferred.
Meet requirements and become a certified peer supporter within six months of hire.
Obtain CPI and CPR following hire.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and the recovery process.
Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
Work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond with emotional intelligence to a person in crisis, using nonviolent de-escalation or linking them with the appropriate level of treatment care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Prior experience.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and treatment.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support services in line with policies and standards.
Assess client needs and help implement treatment plans.
Document services, monitor client progress, and follow up on care.
Support clients in accessing resources and building independent living skills.
Advocate for clients and educate them and their families on wellness.
Use lived experience to inspire hope and support recovery.
Apply client-centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care.
Collaborate with teams, manage crises appropriately, and maintain professional standards.
Conduct outreach and engage clients.
Participate actively on the Dani's Place treatment team.
Help staff understand barriers to treatment.