Peer Support Specialist
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Job Description
Peer Support Specialist
TPC Wellness – The Phoenix Center
Location: Mt Orab, OH
Pay: $16–$18 per hour
Schedule: Flexible schedules available
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
About the Role
TPC Wellness is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-focused support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. This position uses personal lived experience to mentor, encourage, and guide clients on their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
Build supportive, trusting relationships with clients
Assist clients in accessing housing, employment, healthcare, and community resources
Provide life skills coaching, coping strategies, and peer-led support
Facilitate groups and wellness-focused activities
Collaborate with clinicians and treatment teams
Document client interactions accurately and timely
Recognize crisis situations and support appropriate intervention
Follow OhioMHAS peer support standards and ethical guidelines
Qualifications
Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery (1+ year sustained recovery)
Ohio Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) required
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Valid Ohio driver’s license; ability to pass background and drug screening
Comfortable working in office, community, and home settings
Some travel required
Why Join TPC Wellness?
Superior pay and benefits package
Approved STAR Tuition Reimbursement Facility — up to $250,000 in tuition reimbursement
Paid supervision
Flexible schedules
Supportive, mission-driven team and opportunities for growth
Equal Opportunity Employer
TPC Wellness welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace.