Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a healthy and collaborative work environment where you can grow personally and professionally?


JOIN OUR TEAM of dedicated professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives. We are looking for Peer Recovery Supporters to engage in activities with individuals that promote resiliency, recovery, self-determination, advocacy, well-being and skill development. Qualified candidates must have lived experience and be certified by the State of Ohio.


Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match - up to 6%
• Career ladder - opportunities for professional growth
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee training and continued education opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

As a Peer Recovery Supporter your job duties and responsibilities will be:

• Educates clients on the purpose of peer support and recovery models.
• Provides clients with very clear definitions of recovery and its components.
• Intentionally share your story as appropriate, providing hope and help in changing patterns and behavior.
• Be well informed about trauma and explore with clients their experiences and support them in getting appropriate resources aide in their recovery.
• Help patients develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Help persons in crisis explore options to benefit in recovery and maintaining stability.
• Provide culturally-sensitive and age-specific services.
• Focus positively on emotional growth, strengths, and recovery goals.
• Encourage clients to become self-directed and focused on their strengths.
• Provide resources beneficial in recovery.

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Meet the State of Ohio requirements for Peer Recovery Supporter certification
• State of Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification required
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation
• Active listening skills
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams
• Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems
• Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries and ethical behavior in accordance with Peer Recovery Supporter guidelines

Community Health Alliance is a regional leader providing the highest industry standards for health and human services. Our agencies of Transitional Living and Sojourner offer a complete continuum of mental health and addiction recovery treatment services. We equip our patients with the resources, services, and tools they need to achieve their goals and reach their highest personal potential. Community Health Alliance is proud to play a key role in helping individuals achieve a brighter and healthier future. Through innovation, integration, and collaboration of our agencies, the Community Health Alliance strengthens and empowers the individuals, families, and communities we serve.


Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.