Peer Support Team Lead - Pier Recovery Community Center

Your responsibilities and requirements 

Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is a forward-thinking non-profit organization that promotes mental health and overall wellness.  We deliver a wide range of services including prevention, education, and direct care provision.   At the heart of our work are our employees, a highly passionate group of people working together to help our community.  

We are an affiliate of Mental Health America, the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.  The organization has over a century of advocacy, public education, and program/service delivery experience.  

Working at Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio as the Team Lead at our PIER Recovery Community Center in Newport, KY is a dynamic role. This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and promotion of the Peer Support programs, as well as the coordination of all aspects of the BRACE participant relief program. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Team Lead will also serve as a backup Peer Support Specialist when needed, using personal lived experience to demonstrate recovery is possible. We are looking for an empathetic and person-centered individual to join our team.  Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.  

What you’ll do 

• Provide administrative, educative, and supportive supervision for assigned staff. 

• Monitor participant progress and reports outcomes as required.  

• Enter Data to ensure quality communication and timely reporting 

• Coordinate all aspects of the BRACE participant relief program 

• Work with staff and community partners to connect individuals to peer support  

• Share community resources and assists people to meet basic needs 

• Complete intake and enrollment process with participants 

• Assess needs and assist people with determining their goals and how to achieve them  

• Help people build social skills to teach self-advocacy skills, establish trust and collaborative relationships and create wellness management strategies 

What you’ll need 

• Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use 

• Demonstrate a strong recovery story and be active in maintaining your own personal recovery 

• Active Peer Support Specialist Certification in Kentucky 

• Minimum of three years' experience working as a Peer Support Specialist. 

• Supervisory experience required 

• Willingness to participate in continuous learning and training 

• Ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries while fostering respectful and collaborative working relationships with community partners and internal teams. 

• Model and encourage healthy boundaries with the participants to promote psychological safety, accountability, and mutual respect. 

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. 

• Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ experience working as a Peer Support Specialist and supervisory experience. 

Reasons why MHANKYSWOH is a great place to work 

• 2025 Recipient of the Platinum Bell Seal For Workplace Mental Health 

• We advocate for wellness for everyone 

• We encourage everyone to explore their talents and work toward a satisfying career experience 

• We appreciate diversity and encourage people of all experiences, backgrounds, and cultures to share their talents 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Additional voluntary benefit options 

• Vacation time 

• Personal time 

• Sick time 

• Mileage Reimbursement 

• Team-building experiences and outings