Peer Support Specialist - Peer Center

Employment Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Peer Center Supervisor

Department: Peer Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30a - 5p

About Us:

At the heart of our mission are our core values: Love, Community, Consistency, Honesty, and Hope. These principles guide how we serve our clients, support one another, and uphold the standards that make Basecamp a trusted place for healing and growth.

Our Services Include:

• Outpatient Treatment – Individual and group counseling, evidence-based therapies, and psychiatric support.
   
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Safe, physician-guided treatment options to support recovery.
   
• Peer Support Services – Certified Peer Recovery Specialists offering lived-experience guidance and encouragement.
   
• Case Management – Helping clients connect with housing, employment, and community resources.
   
• Recovery Housing – Safe and supportive housing for individuals working toward stability and independence.
   
• Withdrawal Management at Madison Health – Coordinated inpatient services for those needing detox and medical care.
   
• Family & Community Engagement – Education, support, and resources for loved ones and the wider community.
   

At Basecamp, we focus on ensuring every person feels supported, cared for, and connected with the right services so they can achieve long-term recovery and thrive. Guided by Love, strengthened through Community, grounded in Consistency and Honesty, and inspired by Hope, we are committed to making recovery possible for everyone we serve.

Job Summary:

The Peer Supporter will provide support services exclusively within the Peer Center. This role focuses on assisting individuals with mental health and/or substance use recovery through peer-led activities, events, and supportive programming offered at the Peer Center. The Peer Supporter will model recovery, foster connection, and promote empowerment through structured and informal peer support.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating events, groups, and activities at the Peer Center.
• Provide individualized peer support by sharing lived experience and offering encouragement in recovery.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants feel safe and supported.
• Support participants in connecting with community resources and opportunities available through the Peer Center.
• Encourage socialization, skill-building, and participation in recovery-oriented activities.
• Advocate for participants’ rights and help reduce stigma associated with behavioral health conditions.
• Offer support to participants in navigating challenges and encourage ongoing engagement in recovery.
• Collaborate with the Peer Center Coordinator and team members to continuously improve programming.
• Attend Peer Center staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Uphold confidentiality standards in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to Peer Center operations.

Job Duties:

• Facilitate and support Peer Center groups, workshops, and recovery-oriented activities.
• Provide one-on-one peer support to participants as needed.
• Assist in promoting Peer Center events and encouraging member participation.
• Help track attendance and participant engagement for Peer Center activities.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the Peer Center.
• Model appropriate recovery behaviors and maintain professional boundaries.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult) issues by the state of Ohio required.
   

Skills Required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals in recovery