Peer Support Specialist (Reentry)

Job overview

The Peer Support Specialist (Reentry) role is onsite in Columbus, OH, with compensation of $24 per hour. This grant-funded position is funded through December 31, 2026, and is benefit eligible. The Franklin County Community-Based Correctional Facility works to enhance public safety and support successful community reentry for justice-involved individuals. Using lived experience, the specialist helps residents address reentry barriers, develop individualized plans, and connect with community resources. The role contributes to rehabilitation and successful reintegration while following facility rules, policies, and procedures.

What you'll do

• Use lived experience to support residents with reentry barriers involving housing, benefits, transportation, healthcare, family reunification, and community integration
• assist with individualized reentry planning
• coordinate community resources
• help residents develop practical plans for success after program completion
• follow established rules, policies, and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support specialist

reentry

columbus oh

franklin county cbcf

$24/hr

grant funded

resident support

community resources

reentry planning

peer support certification

justice-involved individuals

public safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and behavioral health plans
• life insurance
• wellness incentives
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• optional deferred compensation
• sick, vacation, and personal leave
• paid holidays
• COTA transportation.

Why this role

Peer Support Specialist certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Lived experience navigating incarceration, recovery, and/or criminal justice system barriers is required. Grant-funded through December 31, 2026; benefit eligible.

About the employer

Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.