Lead Family Peer Coordinator (Mental Health Administrator 3) - PN: 20072897

Lead Family Peer Coordinator (Mental Health Administrator 3) We are seeking a Lead Family Peer Coordinator to strengthen and expand Ohio’s youth and family peer support workforce. The role focuses on expanding the peer workforce, supporting consistent and effective service delivery, and strengthening partnerships with counties, providers, peer-run organizations, and community groups. Schedule: Full-time, 8 AM to 5 PM (hours may vary). Exempt from bargaining units. Hourly pay: $32.35 per hour. Responsibilities Support statewide development and implementation of youth and family peer support services. Assist in creating guidance, tools, and resources that promote consistent, high‑quality peer support across counties and organizations. Provide technical assistance to help communities overcome implementation challenges and align services with best practices. Collaborate with county boards, providers, peer‑run organizations, and system partners to strengthen local capacity. Create and update training materials and tools that support peer supporters, including those using WRAP, Recovery Plans, Whole Health and Wellness Plans, and Crisis Response Plans. Deliver training, coaching, and learning communities to build workforce skills and consistency. Support peer supporters in applying person‑centered and recovery‑focused planning approaches. Review and process Ohio youth and family peer support certification and renewal applications in the eLicense system. Assist with ethical complaint review and follow standard procedures for resolution. Provide timely and accurate customer service to peers, families, and partners regarding certification and workforce standards. Represent the agency at meetings, workgroups, and community events to promote awareness of peer support and recovery services. Strengthen relationships with local governments, provider networks, and peer‑run and family organizations. Maintain up‑to‑date and accessible public‑facing materials and resources. Use data and feedback to assess program impact, identify barriers, and recommend improvements. Support local communities with data collection needs for evidence‑based practices. Review grant applications and monitor grantee progress to ensure accountability for deliverables. Support cross‑agency initiatives and special projects that further develop peer support infrastructure. Qualifications 24 months of experience in development & implementation of treatment/habilitation plans for individuals who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled, working as part of an inter‑disciplinary team. 12 months of experience as a lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees. 12 months of experience or training in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers. 6 months of experience in writing or assisting in development of policies, procedures, goals & objectives of an operational unit or program. 1 course in manpower planning or 3 months of experience scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage or projecting adequate staff levels. 3 months of training in budgeting or 3 months of experience preparing or assisting in preparation of a budget for an operational unit or program. OR completion of an undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation, plus the above specified experience. OR 6 months experience as Mental Health Administrator 2, 65222. OR equivalence to the minimum class qualifications described above. Job Skills: Mental Health Preferred Qualifications Ohio Certified Youth Peer Supporter or Family Peer Supporter, or equivalent lived experience that qualifies an individual for certification. Experience supporting youth or young adults with mental health and/or substance use needs and their families. Experience working with county boards, provider agencies, or peer‑run organizations to support service implementation. Experience developing training materials, coaching or mentoring staff, or supporting workforce development. Experience with certification, licensing, or credentialing processes. Experience assisting with grant review or monitoring deliverables. Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio