Peer Support - Mount Vernon

Anew Behavioral Health • Mount Vernon, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Anew Behavioral Health is a strengths-based, solution-focused recovery program grounded in positive psychology. It provides a safe, supportive, and structured environment for people seeking long-term recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The organization’s mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting sobriety and personal growth.

The Peer Support Specialist provides non-clinical, recovery-oriented support to program participants. Drawing on lived experience and specialized training, the specialist offers emotional support, mentorship, and advocacy while helping foster a positive, inclusive, and empowering environment. Active Peer Support Certification is required for consideration. Regular in-person attendance is required. This is a 1099 contractor position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Active Peer Support Specialist Certification is required.
• Applicants selected for hire must pass a UDS.
• A BCI background check is required; criminal history is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with clients and treatment-team members.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Observational skills to interpret demeanor and identify signs of distress or crisis.
• Active-listening skills to engage in productive conversations and lead effective group sessions.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate records for multiple clients.
• Ability to help clients overcome obstacles to continued recovery.
• Writing skills to produce clear, concise recovery reports.
• Computer skills for using email, word-processing, and records-management software.
• Basic understanding of best practices for substance-use and mental-health counseling.
• Ability to perform primarily light and sedentary duties, with occasional moderate physical demands; exercise patience and control emotions; and do so without endangering the health and safety of oneself or others, with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular in-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with a history of substance use and/or mental health conditions.
• Meet with mental health professionals to establish treatment plans.
• Provide coaching and emotional support to clients.
• Help clients manage appointments with mental health professionals.
• Report health and safety concerns to other members of the care team.
• Keep accurate records of client encounters.
• Write recovery reviews to update client files.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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