Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

State of Ohio; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA union

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter to provide recovery-focused support at Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Campus in Toledo. You will build nonjudgmental relationships and support patients using lived experience to foster empowerment and engagement in treatment planning.

The role is full-time, 8:00am–4:30pm, within the OCSEA union, with a pay rate of $22.59 per hour. You will work with treatment teams, document in HIPAA-compliant systems, and connect patients to

Qualifications

• Requires current certification as Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred and strongly valued.
• Strong communication and empathetic listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive, nonjudgmental relationships with patients using lived experience.
• Meet one-on-one with patients to offer encouragement, emotional support and recovery guidance.
• Lead or co-facilitate psychoeducational and peer support groups on WRAP and related topics.
• Empower patients to participate in treatment planning and voice recovery goals.
• Document peer encounters per hospital policy and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Mental Health

Basic Documentation

Computer Literacy

Learning and Development

Customer Service

Active Learning

Building Trust

Coaching

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Developing Others

Establishing Relationships

Goal Setting

Listening

Motivating Others

Public Speaking

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description - Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (260006JP)

Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (260006JP)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Donita 419-381-1881

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp 930 South Detroit Avenue Toledo 43614-2701

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation : $22.59

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8am - 4:30pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Mental Health

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Learning and Development, Customer Service

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Building Trust, Coaching, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Developing Others, Establishing Relationships, Goal Setting, Listening, Motivating Others, Public Speaking, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

What you’ll do at DBH:

• Establish supportive, nonjudgmental relationships with patients through shared lived experience. Demonstrate that recovery is possible by serving as a positive role model.
• Meet one-on-one with patients to offer encouragement, active listening, emotional support, and practical recovery guidance. Help patients identify personal strengths and recovery goals.
• Lead or co-facilitate psychoeducational and peer support groups on topics such as: Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), Coping skills, Relapse Prevention, Self-advocacy, Recovery planning.
• Empower patients to participate in treatment planning and make informed decisions. Help patients voice concerns, preferences, and recovery goals to the treatment team.
• Support patients in developing realistic discharge and recover plans. Connect recovery goals to housing, employment, education, transportation, and community supports.
• Link patients with outpatient treatment, peer support groups, recovery meetings, social services, vocational programs, and other community resources
• Attend treatment team meetings when appropriate. Share observations from a peer perspective while maintaining professional boundaries. Advocate for recovery-oriented, person-centered care.
• Demonstrate effective coping strategies, resilience, healthy communication, problem-solving, and wellness practices.
• Document peer support encounters according to hospital policy. Follow HIPAA regulations, ethical guidelines, and CPRS standards of practice.
• Promote dignity, respect, trauma-informed care, and patient rights. Help reduce stigma surrounding mental illness and substance use disorders. Encourage staff to view recovery as possible for every patient.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 27 on the OCSEAPay Range Schedule.

Normal working hours are 1 st shift (8:00am to 4:30pm), This position is located within our Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Requires current certification as Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15. Job Skills: Mental Health Technical Skills: Basic documentation, computer literacy, customer service, learning and development. Professional Skills: Active learning, building trust, coaching, collaboration, critical thinking, customer focus, developing others, establishing relationships, goal setting, listening, motivating others, public speaking, teamwork.

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.