Peer Support Specialist (Reentry) GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

OPERS retirement

Deferred compensation options

Paid holidays & leave

COTA transportation

Job summary

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) seeks a Peer Support Specialist (Reentry) to help residents address housing, benefits, transportation, healthcare, and family reunification barriers. You will coordinate community resources and craft individualized reentry plans under the Reentry Manager, contributing to rehabilitation and successful reintegration.

This grant-funded role (through December 31, 2026) emphasizes lived experience, ethical practice, and collaboration to

Qualifications

• Certification or ability to obtain Peer Support Specialist Certification within 90 days from hire.
• Lived experience in navigating barriers related to incarceration, recovery, and/or involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Experience with justice-involved, underserved, or high-barrier populations preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and database management systems.
• Ability to maintain ethical boundaries aligning with Peer Support guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community-based corrections and therapeutic alliance preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions to improve outcomes.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with individualized reentry planning and coordinating community resources.
• Help residents develop practical plans to support long-term success after program completion.
• Support rehabilitation and reintegration efforts while ensuring compliance with rules and procedures.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer Support

Communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Database management

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management systems

Job description

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) is a minimum security, American Correctional Association (ACA) accredited, residential prison diversion program for adult male offenders. The Franklin County CBCF is a 180-bed facility that houses adult male offenders (referred to as “residents”) for a maximum of 180 days. The CBCF believes community safety is of upmost importance. Second is targeting residents’ criminogenic needs via intense cognitive behavioral programming in an effort to reduce their likelihood of recidivating. Our Vision is to bring person-centered care and community to corrections. Our Mission is to enhance public safety by fostering meaningful change, removing barriers, and promoting the skills required for justice-involved individuals re-entering the community. Our Values are Integrity, Dignity, Commitment, and Collaboration.

Please visit our website for more information https://cbcf.franklincountyohio.gov/

POSITION SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Peer Support Specialist (Reentry) at the Franklin County Community-Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) is a direct care, contract position responsible for using lived experience to assist residents in addressing reentry barriers related to housing, benefits, transportation, healthcare, family reunification, and community integration. Reporting directly to the Reentry Manager, this role is responsible for providing resident support in assisting them with individualized reentry planning, coordinating community resources, and assisting residents in developing practical plans to support long-term success following program completion. The Peer Support Specialist will support the facility’s mission by using lived experience to foster a collaborative environment focused on rehabilitation and successful reintegration, while also ensuring that practices are in accordance with established rules, policies, and procedures.

*GRANT FUNDED POSITION THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026; BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Peer Support Specialist Certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days from hire required. Lived experience in navigating barriers related to incarceration, recovery, and/or involvement in the criminal justice system required. Experience working with justice-involved, underserved, or high-barrier populations preferred. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and database management systems. Ability to maintain appropriate ethical boundaries aligning with Peer Support guidelines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of community-based corrections and therapeutic alliance preferred. Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions to improve outcomes. Valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Resumes, personal statements, letters of reference, training records or any other pertinent information may be included but not substituted for the application. Applications will not be accepted prior to the posting date or after the submission. The person selected will have to undergo a full background investigation and drug screening.

The Essential Functions listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability as deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, behavioral health, life insurance plans, and wellness incentives;
• retirement through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS);
• optional deferred compensation plans;
• sick, vacation, personal leave, paid holidays;
• COTA transportation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, SEX, SEXual ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, national origin, disability THAT CAN BE REASONABLY ACCOMMODATED, age, ancestry, VETERAN STATUS, OR GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.