WELCOME TO THE PEER SUPPORT JOB OPPORTUNITIES BOARD

The Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) is looking for a Food Services Coordinator to perform the day-to-day operations of the TMWC kitchen, including food preparation, budget, shopping, and other assigned areas of food service. When not performing food service duties, this individual will work with peer supporters and program specialists to engage members in socialization, educational, and culturally diverse activities. Personal or lived experience with mental illness or related fields in social service preferred. This position is full-time,
40 hours per week with medical, dental, life, short-term disability, employee assistance program, retirement (403B), and paid time off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Knowledge of the equipment and procedures involved in food service operations.
• Handles set-up and shopping for daily light breakfast, brown bag lunch and Supper Club..
• Knowledge and understanding of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation.
• Coordinates all aspects of Friday Afternoon Supper Club, including meal preparation, shopping, cooking, serving, and clean-up.
• Coordinates all aspects of morning continental breakfast and brown bag lunch.
• Research and plans healthy menus.
• Estimate food needs in advance, maintain inventories and supplies, and shop for and purchase sufficient food items.
• Serves as liaison between TMWC and food banks and/or other community food providers to make commodities available to members.
• Provide peer support to members through enthusiastic engagement of members in daily activities, including Clubroom and recreation room games and activities.

Qualification, Education, and Abilities
• High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or significant and progressive work experience
• Food service experience required. Course work or training in culinary arts and supervision preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred or will obtain
• Valid Ohio driver’s license required. Ability to drive a passenger van
• Personal or lived experience with mental illness or having knowledge of mental illness preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication, decision making, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Needs minimal or no supervision to complete duties

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 via email at info@wernertcenter.com by Monday, January 19, 2026.

Peer Supporter – Mental Health
Salary Range: $15HR ($31,200) – $18HR ($37,440)

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
January 19, 2026.