About

• Description
• MRSS PEER SUPPORTER
• Job Overview: The MRSS Peer Supporter fosters collaborative partnerships with youth, families, and the service system during times of crisis. Using lived experience, the Peer Supporter offers non-clinical support, advocacy, and coaching to help families explore options and return to emotional and physical wellness. This role emphasizes building trust, promoting family voice and choice, and supporting transitions to appropriate services.

Job Functions

• Provide initial and follow-up support to youth and families experiencing crisis, within the scope of the OhioMHAS Peer Recovery Supporter role.
• Establish a trusting relationship with families to clarify family-defined goals and ensure the care plan reflects their values and needs.
• Link families to natural community resources and cultural supports.
• Provide non-clinical interventions, coaching, and modeling to assist families.
• Support transitions to services including wraparound, evidence-based treatment, community-based supports, and natural resources.
• Collaborate on transition planning to connect youth and families to appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinate with MRSS team members to ensure service integration and continuity.
• Participate in CANS screenings as needed and monitor changes in youth and family status.
• Assist families in accessing transportation and overcoming care barriers.
• Consult with families to identify needs and support plan development.
• Complete required documentation and outcomes data collection in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with the MRSS team to achieve family and program goals.
• Meet expected productivity requirements.
• Abide by all agency and Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter ethical standards and policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Certified Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (via 40-hour OhioMHAS training and online modules).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Lived experience relevant to the role and ability to use personal recovery journey purposefully.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse individuals in crisis, remain calm under pressure, and make sound judgments.
• Strong documentation and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, proof of insurance, or ability to meet job travel requirements.
• What makes Appleseed a great place to work?

Here are some responses from our very own employees

• Staff work to make the agency a positive, progressive, and supportive environment. Personally and professionally, we put our best foot forward for our clients and for each other
• Our staff are amazing. Flexibility with our schedules. Family environment. Knowing we are doing something that makes a difference.
• The people and atmosphere
• Making a difference in other people’s lives and great coworkers! The ability to do what excites you as long as it helps other with mental health progress.
• The team approach to client care.
• Competitive compensation
• Medical /dental /vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation
• 6 self-care days
• 8 accrued sick days
• 8 paid holidays
• 403b w/ Retirement match
• In House pharmacy
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Continuing education opportunities & professional development dollars
• Annual pay increases with performance
• PSLF Eligible Position
• Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people. Employment decisions are made based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. The Agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.