Peer Supporter

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 December 12, 2025.

Salary Range: $15HR ($31,200) – $18HR ($37,440)