Peer Mentor - FT/PT - Allen, Auglaize, Hardin Counties, Ohio

Coleman Professional Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, is seeking an individual with lived experience of achieving and maintaining successful recovery. The Peer Mentor will work with the Access team, responding together to calls twenty-four hours a day, engaging clients who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. The individuals will connect persons seen, to recovery services and resources. The Peer Mentor will share personal recovery experiences, demonstrate and model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Assist in maximizing independent community skills and demonstrating appropriate home living skills. Represents the program in a positive and professional manner. 

Qualifications:

      • Able to transport clients
      • have?and?maintain excellent driving record
      • have own reliable?transportation/vehicle and auto insurance
      • able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of our consumers??
      • OMHAS Peer Recovery Certification?must be achieved within the first 6 months of hire
      • Able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are experiencing mental health concerns and crises
      • Have good face to face interaction
      • Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Benefits options include health, life, pension, paid time off, and more.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing careers@colemanservices.org with the subject line "Accommodation Request."