The role involves providing peer-based support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, including meeting with clients regularly and assisting them in crisis situations. Responsibilities also include educating clients on resources, connecting them with community support, promoting empowerment, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and hold a Certification in Youth Peer Support, along with lived experience with behavioral health challenges. Applicants must also be between the ages of 18 and 30 and participate in the Greater Cleveland Works training cohort.
OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.
Role
Youth
Peer
Support (Full-Time and
Part-Time available)
Location: Cuyahoga County / Cleveland OH area
Benefits
include:
Free CEU trainings
Competitive medical benefits including a low-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!
10 paid holidays
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
401(k) with employer match option
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Free licensure supervision
Recognition and rewards
Essential Functions
Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
Provide peer-based support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges
Meet with clients regularly, adjusting frequency of contact based on client needs and in consultation with a supervisor.
Assist clients in crisis situations and provide stabilization support when needed.
Educate clients on behavioral health, available resources and pathways to support.
Connect clients with community resources and help them build supportive sober networks.
Promote client empowerment through self-advocacy, development of life skills, and activities that encourage independence
Benefits
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Free licensure supervision
Recognition and rewards
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible work opportunities
Free CEU trainings
Competitive medical benefits
401(k) with employer match option
Low-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children
Create and maintain positive peer interactions that promote wellness, resiliency and recovery through individualized treatment plans.
Guide clients in navigating the healthcare system and coordinating services with other providers and agencies.
Accompany clients to meetings, appointments, visitations, or court hearings as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, ensuring confidentiality of client information in accordance with agency guidelines.
Participate in required meetings, trainings, and program assessments; support compliance with funder requirements.
Collaborate with other professionals and maintain ongoing communication with community partners and support networks.
Meet established productivity standards while modeling recovery, adhering to the Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics, and demonstrating consistent reliability and professionalism.
Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Certification in Youth Peer Support
Please note: Youth Peer Supporters require individuals to be between the ages of 18 - 30 to adhere to program criteria.
Must be part of Greater Cleveland Works training cohort
Lived experience with behavioral health challenges (mental health/substance use disorder)
Strong knowledge of community, county, and court resources preferred.
Other Qualifications
Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required
Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.
At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.
