Peer Support Staff

Job overview

The Peer Support Staff role is described as onsite in Newark, OH; the listing location is Mount Vernon, OH. Compensation is $13–$15 per hour. The Main Place is a peer-run mental health and wellness center offering peer support, socialization, education, and training. This role supports people navigating mental health or substance use challenges by facilitating peer groups, providing one-on-one guidance, and helping new peers enter the center. It contributes to a welcoming community where people can draw on shared lived experience as they pursue recovery and wellness.

What you'll do

• Facilitate peer group meetings
• provide one-on-one support and guidance
• assist with intake for new peers
• document interactions and access resources using computer systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support staff

peer recovery

mental health

substance use support

group facilitation

one-on-one support

newark oh

mount vernon oh

the main place

part-time

$13–$15 per hour

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and paid time off.

Why this role

The center is peer-run and uses consumers’ lived experiences in its support, education, and training programs.

About the employer

The Main Place is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.