Peer Support Specialist - Dani's Place

Unison Health•Toledo, OH

6d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Peer Support Specialists provide support to clients using their lived experience in mental health recovery. They offer emotional support, case management, recovery skills, resource guidance, and community assistance, while helping staff understand barriers to treatment. This role includes outreach, client engagement, and active participation on the Dani’s Place treatment team, following all State, Agency, and Program policies.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior experience preferred.
Must meet requirements and become a certified peer supporter within six months of hire.
Must obtain CPI and CPR following hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and the recovery process. (Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and treatment is preferred.)
Must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must demonstrate the ability to identify and react with emotional intelligence to a person in crisis for the purposes of nonviolent de-escalation or linking with the appropriate level of care for treatment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support services in line with policies and standards.
Assess client needs and help implement treatment plans.
Document services, monitor 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.