Certified Youth Peer Supporter - Part-Time

About the role

A Youth Peer Support role at OhioGuidestone offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people facing behavioral health challenges. This position is designed to provide peer-based support, guidance, and resources to those who need it most.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
• Provide peer-based support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.
• Meet with clients regularly, adjusting frequency of contact based on client needs and in consultation with a supervisor.
• Assist clients in crisis situations and provide stabilization support when needed.
• Educate clients on behavioral health, available resources, and pathways to support.
• Connect clients with community resources and help them build supportive sober networks.
• Promote client empowerment through self-advocacy, development of life skills, and activities that encourage independence.
• Create and maintain positive peer interactions that promote wellness, resiliency, and recovery through individualized treatment plans.
• Promote client navigation of the healthcare system and coordination of services with other providers and agencies.
• Accompany clients to meetings, appointments, visitations, or court hearings as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, ensuring confidentiality of client information in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and program assessments; support compliance with funder requirements.
• Collaborate with other professionals and maintain ongoing communication with community partners and support networks.
• Meet established productivity standards while modeling recovery, adhering to the Certified Peer Supporter Code of Ethics, and demonstrating consistent reliability and professionalism.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Youth Peer Support.
• Must be between the ages of 18 - 30 to adhere to program criteria.
• Part of Greater Cleveland Works training cohort.
• Lived experience with behavioral health challenges (mental health/substance use disorder).
• Strong knowledge of community, county, and court resources preferred.

Qualifications

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Benefits

• Free CEU trainings.
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!
• 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Recognition and rewards.