JOB DETAILS

Peer Support Specialist

CompanyForward Health
LocationColumbus
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
About The Company
Forward is a startup redesigning the way we deliver healthcare using all the technologies healthcare has neglected: sensors, mobile, and AI. We were founded in January 2016 by former executives and engineering leaders from Google and Uber and led by serial-entrepreneur, Adrian Aoun. We are funded by some of the world's best investors and entrepreneurs including First Round Capital, Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet chairman), Marc Benioff (Salesforce founder), Joe Lonsdale (Palantir founder), Joshua Kushner (Oscar co-founder) and Garrett Camp (Uber co-founder). Please email jobs@goforward.com if you’re interested in working with us! You can find our open roles at gofwd.co/jobs
About the Role

Description

The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented, peer-based support to individuals receiving behavioral health services by drawing upon lived experience. This position focuses on promoting hope, empowerment, and engagement while supporting individuals in achieving their personal recovery goals.

Peer Support Specialists are non-clinical staff and serve as essential members of the treatment team. This role involves working collaboratively with clinical and case management staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide peer-to-peer support using lived experience to promote recovery and engagement
     
  • Assist individuals in identifying goals, strengths, and recovery strategies
     
  • Support linkage to community-based resources and services
     
  • Model healthy coping skills, self-advocacy, and recovery-oriented behaviors
     
  • Collaborate with clinical and case management staff as part of a multidisciplinary team
     
  • Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times
     
  • Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines
     
  • Attend supervision, team meetings, and required trainings
     
  • Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and ethical standards
     

Schedule:

  • Regular shift: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
     
  • May include occasional weekends or holidays based on program needs

Requirements

 

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist (Ohio) – required
     
  • Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
     
  • High school diploma or GED required
     
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
     
  • Ability to work the scheduled shift of 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
     
  • Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation
     
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
     
  • Reliable attendance and ability to meet productivity and documentation expectations
Key Skills
Peer SupportRecovery-Oriented SupportGoal IdentificationStrengths AssessmentCommunity Resource LinkageCoping SkillsSelf-AdvocacyCollaborationDocumentationProfessional BoundariesConfidentialityTeam MeetingsTraining AttendanceDiversity AwarenessReliabilityProductivity
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Peer Support Specialist provides peer-based support to individuals receiving behavioral health services, focusing on promoting hope and empowerment. They assist individuals in identifying goals and recovery strategies while collaborating with clinical staff.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
497
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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