Peer Support Specialist

Nova Behavioral Health, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in Dayton, OH to provide empathetic, lived-experience based support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

This role focuses on fostering hope, empowerment, and recovery by building trusting relationships grounded in personal experience and training. You will work primarily with our female population, collaborate with clinical teams, facilitate group sessions, and help clients access community resources

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of mental health concepts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based emotional support and encouragement to individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with the agency treatment team to ensure continuity of care and assist clients in community reintegration.
• Participate in unit staff meetings and other treatment activities as assigned.
• Attend client meetings, case conferences, court staffing/status meetings, trainings, and other meetings.
• Work with community agencies to educate and assist clients in securing and maintaining benefits.
• Observe and enforce agency policies and report unusual occurrences or events.
• Facilitate group sessions that promote skill-building, mutual support, and community connection.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and case managers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Skills

Lived experience

OH Driver's License

Mental health basics

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Motivational interviewing

Human services background

Psychotherapy familiarity

Group facilitation

Healthcare experience

Job description

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Full Time Dayton, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1051

About the Role:

The Peer Support Specialist plays a vital role in providing empathetic, lived-experience-based support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. This position will work primarily with our female population and focuses on fostering hope, empowerment, and recovery by building trusting relationships and offering guidance grounded in personal experience and professional training. The specialist collaborates closely with clinical teams to complement therapeutic interventions and enhance overall care plans. Through group facilitation and one-on-one interactions, the role aims to improve clients' coping skills, resilience, and engagement with treatment resources. Ultimately, the Peer Support Specialist contributes to creating a supportive environment that promotes sustained recovery and improved quality of life for those served.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
• Must have a valid Ohio drivers license
• Basic knowledge of mental health and behavioral health concepts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
• Background in human services or related fields.
• Familiarity with psychotherapy principles and mental health counseling.
• Experience facilitating group sessions or support groups.
• Previous work in healthcare or social assistance settings.

Responsibilities:

• Provide peer-based emotional support and encouragement to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorders.
• Works in collaboration with the agency treatment team to ensure continuity of care by assisting clients in effectively functioning within or preparing for re-integration into the community and facilitating community tenure.
• Participates in unit staff meetings and other treatment activities as assigned.
• Attends client related meetings, arrange case conferences, court staffing/status meetings, trainings, and other meetings.
• Works with community agencies and resources to educate and assist clients in securing and maintaining benefits.
• Observe and enforce compliance of agency policies and procedures and program rules and report unusual occurrences or events.
• Facilitate group sessions that promote skill-building, mutual support, and community connection among participants.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, counselors, and case managers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress in accordance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards.