Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)

Job Description

Job Description

Want to make an impact? I Am Boundless is hiring for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)! Boundless is a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years. At I Am Boundless, we’re on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.

Benefits – Why Join Boundless?

Financial & Retirement

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment– Immediately 100% Vested
• Annual Increases

Paid Time Off

• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Options Including Dental, Vision and Wellness Support
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Professional Support

• 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

Perks & Discounts

• 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)

What You’ll Do:

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) is a paid, billable service role within OhioRISE Care Coordination that utilizes lived experience with behavioral health challenges, substance use, and/or system navigation to support youth and families. The PRSS provides strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support to promote engagement, self-advocacy, and successful participation in services.

This role is an integral member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and works in collaboration with Care Coordinators and other providers to support individualized care planning and service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a company where you can realize your Boundless potential!

All candidates selected to undergo the pre-employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.