Mental Health America of NKY and Southwest Ohio Inc.

Peer Support Education Coordinator

BLUE ASH, OH - Full Time

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.

MHA of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team in the role of Education Coordinator. The ideal candidate will use their lived experience with mental health challenges and substance use recovery to provide support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals in similar circumstances. This role is essential in promoting hope, resilience, and empowerment within our community.

What you’ll do

  • Coordinate, implement and facilitate trainings
  • Serve as a role model for recovery
  • Provide one-on-one support to individuals
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners for connections to peer support services.
  • Accurately maintain data records and reporting requirements
  • Focus on quality improvement for trainings
  • Collaborate with team to develop marketing and awareness content

What you’ll need

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have lived experience as a person with mental health or substance use disorder
  • Peer Support Specialist Certification in Kentucky or willing to become certified within 60 days of employment
  • Two year's experience as a Peer Support Specialist/Peer Recovery Supporter - preferred but not required
  • Peer Support Specialist Certification in Ohio - preferred but not required
  • Expertise with technology (virtual training), problem solving, data entry and evaluation, detail oriented
  • Willingness to participate in continuous learning and training

Reasons why MHANKYSWOH is a great place to work

  • 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
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Casual dress code
  • Vacation time
  • Personal time
  • Voluntary deferred compensation options
  • Team-building experiences and outings
  • Bell Seal Certified for workplace mental health (Gold level)
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