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Food Services Coordinator
Date posted: April 20, 2026
Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 ($33,280. – $37,440)
Job description:
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 morning refreshments, including fruit and healthy snacks.
• • 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.
• • 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 current resume and three references by Friday, May 1, 2026.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Shift:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
Work Location: In person

JOB POSTING
Activity Specialist
Salary: $15.00 ($31,200) – $18.00 ($37,440)

Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC), a peer support mental health recovery agency, is looking to fill an Activity Specialist position for Toledo/Lucas County area. Experienced Activity Specialist needed to plan, facilitate and participate in educational and culturally diverse activities and outings. 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, vision, life, short term disability, employee assistance program, retirement (403B), and paid time off.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Co-facilitate support groups as assigned.
• Research, plan, facilitate and participate in educational and culturally diverse activities and outings
• Driving a 10 passenger Ford Transit van or Ford Connect for transporting members to outings, shopping, and for other tasks when required
• Engage members in movement, rec room activities to promote engagement and belonging.
• Document information regarding member participation in activities/outings/meetings
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all working areas
• Maintain a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
• Maintain inventory of programming supplies, order supplies and maintain budget
• Plan/organize and facilitate parties, major events and outings.

Experience, Educational Qualifications and Abilities

• An Associate Degree in recreational or occupational therapy assisting, mental health technology, or related human services field is preferred. In lieu of an Associate’s Degree, experience researching, planning, and participating in activities and outings is required.
• Certification as Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter in Mental Health (MH-PS) preferred
• Personal or lived experience with mental illness preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to drive a 10 passenger Ford Transit van preferred
• Ability to interact effectively with members, volunteers, community partners, and TMWC employees in a team environment and possess characteristics such as patience and tolerance, while demonstrating behaviors that reflect respect for all persons
• Ability to address crisis situations while remaining calm and objective
• Ability to work flexible hours – including Wednesdays 11:30am-8:00pm, Saturdays 8:30am-3:30pm and other flexible hours to accommodate outings.

Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, drug screening and contacting references. Please send resume to: info@wernertcenter.org by 4:00pm April 24, 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.