Adult Supportive Staff

Coleman Professional Services; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of paid time off

Flex Spending Account

Annual wellness reimbursement

$2000 staff referral bonus

Bereavement time off

Excellent team environment

Job summary

A community-oriented nonprofit organization in Stark County is seeking a full-time Adult Supportive Staffing specialist to model recovery skills and support clients with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include guiding individuals towards independence and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and possess a valid Ohio driver's license. This position requires resilience in managing mental stresses related to client crises. Employee benefits include paid time off, wellness reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Role model for high-needs clients, assisting in recovery.
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Experience with individuals experiencing mental health crises is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to peers toward recovery.
• Assist clients in regaining independence in the community.
• Work primarily with one client per shift.

Skills

Competency in personal recovery

Coping skills

Guidance and support

Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Coleman Health Services is a nationally recognized not‑for‑profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs to foster recovery, build independence, and change destinies for individuals, families, and businesses in our community. We are seeking a full-time Adult Supportive Staffing in Stark County, OH. Paying up to $17/hour.

This position is a role model to a high‑needs client, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills, and serving as an advocate to assigned individuals. This person performs a wide range of tasks to help peers regain independence within the community and ownership over their own recovery process by using a variety of techniques. Peer Support Specialists provide guidance, hope, and support toward recovery through personal experience and growth and on a reciprocal basis but will often involve working with one client per shift.

Available Shifts

• 2nd shift. Full-time including weekend availability.
• High school diploma
• Have and maintain acceptable driving record and valid Ohio driver's license
• Able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to work with persons who are experiencing mental health concerns and crises

Preferences

• Experience assisting others with suicidal thoughts/crises

Employee Benefit Package includes

• Accrue three weeks of paid‑time off during first year
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• $2000 Staff Referral Bonus
• Bereavement time off
• Excellent team environment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request."