ACT Peer Support Specialist - Recovery & Wellness Advocate

Unison Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement with employer contribution

Job summary

Unison Health in Ohio is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, delivering evidence-based, community-based behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, use lived experience to support recovery, and help clients access resources while maintaining compassionate, trauma-informed care.

This role requires flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must become a certified peer supporter within six months of hire.
• Must obtain CPI and CPR following hire.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Knowledge of mental illness and recovery process is essential; experience with co-occurring disorders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services in line with policies and standards.
• Assess client needs and help implement treatment plans.
• Document services, monitor progress, and follow up on care.
• Support clients in accessing resources and building independent living skills.
• Advocate for clients and educate them and their families on wellness.
• Use lived experience to inspire hope and support recovery.
• Apply client-centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care.
• Collaborate with teams, manage crises appropriately, and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Unison Health in Ohio is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, delivering evidence-based, community-based behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, use lived experience to support recovery, and help clients access resources while maintaining compassionate, trauma-informed care.

This role requires flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities