I Am Boundless, Inc.·Newark, Ohio
The PRSS utilizes lived experience with behavioral health and substance use to support youth and families through recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care. They collaborate with Care Coordinators and Child and Family Teams to facilitate individualized care planning and service delivery.
I Am Boundless is hiring for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)!
Boundless is a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years.
At I Am Boundless, we’re on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people.
Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.
– Why Join Boundless?
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) is a paid, billable service role within OhioRISE Care Coordination that utilizes lived experience with behavioral health challenges, substance use, and/or system navigation to support youth and families. The PRSS provides strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support to promote engagement, self-advocacy, and successful participation in services.
This role is an integral member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and works in collaboration with Care Coordinators and other providers to support individualized care planning and service delivery.
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult or Family Peer) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
High school diploma or GED required.
Demonstrated lived experience with behavioral health, substance use, or caregiving within child-serving systems (e.g., mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice).
Ability to use lived experience in a professional, recovery-oriented manner.
Strong communication and engagement skills.
Experience working with youth and families with complex behavioral health needs.
Knowledge of OhioRISE, wraparound, and high-fidelity care coordination principles.
Experience participating in Child and Family Team (CFT) processes.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a company where you can realize your Boundless potential!
All candidates selected to undergo the pre-employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must be a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and hold a high school diploma or GED. Demonstrated lived experience with behavioral health, substance use, or caregiving within child-serving systems is required.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
