Your responsibilities and requirementsMental 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 in a full-time contract position with the Northern Kentucky Health Department as a Peer Recovery Supporter is a dynamic role. You will use your lived experience to provide peer support to individuals who have self-identified as desiring peer supports, promoting greater independence, community integration, and recovery from HIV, mental health and substance use disorders. You will be working with a team comprised of multiple professionals from the NKY Health Department and the larger community to assist clients diagnosed with HIV, mental health and/or substance use disorders. We are looking for a highly reliable and collaborative individual to join our team. Give us your best and we'll give you ours. What you'll doServe as a role model for recovery Work with staff and community partners to connect individuals to peer support and treatmentShare community resources and assist clients in meeting their basic needsAssess client needs and assist with determining their goals and how to achieve them Complete intake and enrollment process with people to provide one-on-one peer support servicesHelp clients build social skills, teach self-advocacy skills, establish trust and collaborative relationships and create wellness management strategiesPlan and facilitate support groups necessary for clients to build recovery capitalComplete data entry to ensure quality communication and timely reportingWhat you'll needMinimum requirement is personal lived experience with HIV, mental health and/or substance useDemonstrate a strong recovery story and be active in maintaining your own personal recoveryPeer Support Specialist Certification in KentuckyValid Driver's license in state of residency and active automobile insuranceAbility to maintain healthy professional boundaries while fostering respectful and collaborative working relationships with community partners, internal teams and clients.Models and encourages healthy boundaries with clients to promote psychological safety, accountability and mutual respect.Willingness to participate in continuous learning and training*Previous experience in a certified peer support specialist role - preferred but not requiredReasons why MHANKYSWOH is a great place to work2026 recipient of the Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental HealthWe advocate for wellness for everyoneWe encourage everyone to explore their talents and work toward a satisfying career experienceWe appreciate diversity and encourage people of all experiences, backgrounds, and cultures to share their talentsEmployer sponsored medical, dental, and vision insuranceVacation timePersonal timeSick timeOptional Simple IRA MatchingMileage ReimbursementTeam-building experiences and outings