Core Guide — Peer Recovery & Wellness Advocate

firsthand Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with a match

Vacation days

Parental leave

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

firsthand Health in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals living with serious mental illness. This role emphasizes outreach and engagement, ensuring individuals receive necessary health services while empowering them toward their personal recovery goals.

The ideal candidate will have lived experience and a state peer recovery certification or the willingness to obtain one. The position offers a supportive culture with competitive benefits, including health care and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with serious mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Two years of recovery time from a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to individuals with serious mental illness.
• Support scheduling of appointments and ensuring clinical visit attendance.
• Build trust and identify personal recovery goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Recovery knowledge

Education

State Peer Recovery certification

Community Health Worker Credential

Tools

Email

Messaging services

Mobile apps

Job description

firsthand Health in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals living with serious mental illness. This role emphasizes outreach and engagement, ensuring individuals receive necessary health services while empowering them toward their personal recovery goals.

The ideal candidate will have lived experience and a state peer recovery certification or the willingness to obtain one. The position offers a supportive culture with competitive benefits, including health care and vacation time.