Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Peer Support Specialist

TPC Wellness – The Phoenix Center
Location: Wilmington, OH
Pay:  $16–$18 per hour
Schedule: Flexible schedules available
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

About the Role

TPC Wellness is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-focused support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. This position uses personal lived experience to mentor, encourage, and guide clients on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with clients
• Assist clients in accessing housing, employment, healthcare, and community resources
• Provide life skills coaching, coping strategies, and peer-led support
• Facilitate groups and wellness-focused activities
• Collaborate with clinicians and treatment teams
• Document client interactions accurately and timely
• Recognize crisis situations and support appropriate intervention
• Follow OhioMHAS peer support standards and ethical guidelines

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery (1+ year sustained recovery)
• Ohio Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Ohio driver’s license; ability to pass background and drug screening
• Comfortable working in office, community, and home settings
• Some travel required

Why Join TPC Wellness?

• Superior pay and benefits package
• Approved STAR Tuition Reimbursement Facility — up to $250,000 in tuition reimbursement
• Paid supervision
• Flexible schedules
• Supportive, mission-driven team and opportunities for growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

TPC Wellness welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace.

Location

Willmington, OH

Department

Clinical

Employment Type

Full-Time/Part Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour DOE