WELCOME TO THE PEER SUPPORT JOB OPPORTUNITIES BOARD

TMWC is looking for a full-time peer supporter to join our team. Ideally, the right person will have lived experience and is willing to use their story of recovery to help empower others. Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills are necessary to work with members to promote recovery and self-direction. This position is 40 hours per week with medical, dental, life, short term disability, employee assistance program, retirement (403B), and paid time off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Enthusiastically engage members in daily activities and skill building that helps promote their recovery and self-sufficiency
• Research recovery topics and lead support meetings/groups as needed and assigned
• Engage and motivate member participation in movement, recreation room, and outdoor activities. Lead or assist in off-campus outings.
• Ensure that safety standards are followed consistently, providing a clean and safe environment for members and staff

Experience and Abilities
• Experience working with adults living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, developmental disabilities or related fields in social service preferred
• Committed to personal recovery
• Experience leading support meetings/groups
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to research topics, organize resources, prioritize key tasks, and use effective time management skills

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ohio Peer Supporter in Mental Health (PS-MH) training and passing of examination
preferred or will complete when available
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to drive a 10 passenger Ford Transit Van preferred
• Proficient in computer use; Outlook Email, Internet, Word
• Valid First Aid, CPR and CPI certification preferred or will obtain

Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, drug screening and contacting references. Please submit a current resume and cover letter to info@wernertcenter.org by
March 27, 2026

Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC), a peer support mental health recovery agency, is looking to fill a vehicle driver position for Toledo/Lucas County area transportation. Experienced driver needed to transport members to and from their homes. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. CDL license not required. Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening. This position is 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend or evening hours. Also includes medical, dental, life, short term disability, employee assistance program, retirement (403B), and paid time off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Provide roundtrip transportation for members of TMWC in a Ford Transit Van or 14 passenger Mini Bus
• Operate all vehicles in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable TMWC policies, procedures, traffic laws and regulations, and vehicle inspections
• Maintain vehicles, including refueling, regular maintenance, cleanliness of interior and exterior
• Daily documentation of transportation requests, rider services, and mileage/driver’s log
• Assist riders on and off vehicles, ensure all riders are securely fastened in seat belts or
QStraint System at all times,
• Operate chairlift to assist riders in boarding vehicles, ensuring they are properly secured

Experience, Educational Qualifications, and Abilities
• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• At least 1-year professional driving required.
• Ability to drive a 14 passenger mini bus.
• QStraint experience preferred for securing scooters and/or wheelchairs
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet use, including use of technology to ensure accurate
and efficient routes
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Considerable knowledge of and experience driving on Lucas County roads
• Ability to obey all traffic laws and signs, read maps and directions, and
• Working with adults living with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental
disabilities preferred.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, drug screening, and contacting references.
Please submit a cover letter (can be attached or pasted into email), current resume, and three references to info@wernertcenter.org by March 27, 2026.

Job Summary:

Under supervision, the Peer Support Recovery Specialist will promote a recovery-based approach to peer care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources and other supportive services, to aid in peers’ recovery from substance use/co-occurring and mental health challenges.