Peer Support Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult or Family Peer) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated lived experience with behavioral health, substance use, or caregiving within child-serving systems (e.g., mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice).
• Ability to use lived experience in a professional, recovery-oriented manner.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth and families with complex behavioral health needs.
• Knowledge of OhioRISE, wraparound, and high-fidelity care coordination principles.
• Experience participating in Child and Family Team (CFT) processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize lived experience with behavioral health challenges, substance use, and/or system navigation to support youth and families.
• Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support to promote engagement, self-advocacy, and successful participation in services.
• Act as an integral member of the Child and Family Team (CFT).
• Collaborate with Care Coordinators and other providers to support individualized care planning and service delivery.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
• Annual Increases
• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Free Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
• A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
• Paid Training & Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
• Discount Programs(Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
• Wellbeing Resources(Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)