Peer Support Specialist; SUD Harm Reduction

The Centers fights for equity by healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals and families to reach their full potential. We provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be an equitable, anti-racist, and service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering an inclusive community where our team members thrive.    

We’re seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to provide peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team members; act as a liaison with community resources; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; and assists in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of the Director of Integrated Harm Reduction& Linkage to care Services. 

The ideal candidate will be a current or former recipient of mental health services and /or substance use disorder services, should have self-knowledge and self-awareness of their mental health diagnosis/illness and or substance use disorder, and willing to use and share his or her person, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. Must have Peer Support Certification, valid Ohio driver’s license with less than six points and proof of automobile insurance, adhering to the minimum requirements of Ohio’s Financial Responsibility Act and CPC Certification, first aid and non-violent crisis intervention training (within 60 days of hire). 

Travel and presence in the community will comprise approximately 30-40% of this role. 

As a team member at The Centers, you’ll enjoy:  

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance  

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Mental Health Support 

• Life Insurance Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution 

To be considered for the Peer Support Specialist position please apply at: www.thecentersohio.org.