What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - FT/PT - Stark County, Ohio position at Coleman Professional Services, Inc.?
Do you have lived experience with mental illness, or a substance use disorder, and are far enough along in your recovery that you are ready to help others who have similar lived experiences. Coleman Health Services has multiple openings for full-time or part-time Peer Support Specialists in Stark County, Ohio.
This position is a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills, serving as an advocate, and providing information about peer support in outpatient and settings. Peer Support Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to help peers regain independence within the community and ownership over their own recovery process by using a variety of techniques. Peer Specialists provide guidance, hope, and support toward recovery through personal experience and growth and on a reciprocal basis.
Peer Support Requirements:
- High school diploma;
- Completed state peer support training or willingness to complete such training;
- Lived experience in mental illness or substance use;
- Have and maintain acceptable driving record; and
- Able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to work with persons who are experiencing mental health concerns and crisis
Coleman Health Services is proud to announce the opening of a new, trauma-informed Crisis Center and Crisis Receiving Center in Stark County, launching in Fall 2026. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based crisis support to our community, and we are currently seeking passionate professionals to join our team. Help us shape the future of local behavioral healthcare—apply now to be part of this community initiative.
Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected
veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an
accommodation to complete the application process by emailingcareers@colemanservices.orgwith
the subject line “Accommodation Request.”