Jail-Based Recovery Peer Specialist

Unison Health; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

Unison Health in Ohio seeks a Jail-Based Peer Support Specialist to mentor and support individuals during incarceration and transition to the community. You will use your lived experience to build trust, provide recovery and coping skills, and connect clients with local resources.

Responsibilities include intensive outreach after release, collaboration with the Jail-Based Treatment Team, documentation, and helping clients navigate services.

Qualifications

• Required two- or four-year degree in social work, psychology, LPN, or QHHS status.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPI Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must meet requirements and become a certified peer supporter within six months of hire.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and the recovery process.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends.
• Must demonstrate ability to identify and react in a crisis for de-escalation or appropriate care.
• Commit to continuing education and professional boundaries.
• Must establish therapeutic relationships and represent the agency professionally.
• Must show knowledge in chronic physical health issues for SPMI/SED.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support and outreach within the Jail-Based Program using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach.
• Assess client needs and provide recovery-focused support and crisis stabilization.
• Develop individualized care plans and connect clients with mental/physical health services.
• Advocate, follow up after crises, discharge, or missed appointments.
• Use lived experience to promote hope and empower clients in recovery.
• Maintain documentation and confidentiality per federal regulations and agency policies.
• Collaborate with Jail-Based Team and community partners; attend meetings and trainings.
• Maintain required certifications and scope of practice.

Skills

Peer support

Outreach

Case management

Recovery

Trauma-informed

DSM information

Education

Two- or four-year degree in social work, psychology, LPN, or QHHS status

Job description

Unison Health in Ohio seeks a Jail-Based Peer Support Specialist to mentor and support individuals during incarceration and transition to the community. You will use your lived experience to build trust, provide recovery and coping skills, and connect clients with local resources.

Responsibilities include intensive outreach after release, collaboration with the Jail-Based Treatment Team, documentation, and helping clients navigate services.