Akron Peer Supporter - Ohio - 1099 Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

• This Peer Supporter Position is for a part to full-time role working with male, Christian clients at one of our Partner Programs. The Peer Supporter must also be male and live in or be willing to travel to Akron daily.

Who is Navita Health?

Navita Health is a next-generation behavioral health company committed to transforming the way people experience recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health challenges. Our name, meaning “new life,” is exactly what we aim to create for every person we serve.

Through compassionate care, real-time access, and innovative technology, we deliver a personalized, holistic, and coordinated support system. Whether it's through assessments, peer-led services, outpatient care, or digital tools, Navita Health offers an integrated platform that simplifies the path to healing and empowers individuals to rebuild their lives with confidence.

We don’t just treat symptoms—we restore hope, build sustainable resilience, and help people embrace a healthier future.

Role Overview :

Are you a Peer Supporter eager to leverage your personal recovery journey to positively impact the lives of individuals with limited access to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services? Envision a role where your experience with SUD serves as a guiding light for others.  As a Peer Supporter with Navita Health, you have the unique opportunity to meet clients in their communities, homes, and everyday lives.

This role is about more than just support; it's about providing customized mentorship, aiding individuals in navigating complex services and resources, and advocating for their needs.  Every interaction you have can leave a lasting impact, and sometimes, it might even be life-saving. We value your past, including criminal backgrounds, as it enhances your capacity to empathize and support others effectively.

Join our team to transform your journey into a powerful instrument of change.  Together, we can extend hope and tangible aid to those on the path to recovery, all while you continue to strengthen your own journey.  This isn't merely a job; it's an opportunity to alter lives profoundly.

As a 1099 Contractor Peer Support Specialist at Navita Health, you're afforded the flexibility to set your own schedule and  manage a caseload either part-time or full-time hours.  You are able to work with clients directly in your community or through a placement with a Navita Health partnering program in Ohio.

Qualifications & Requirements :

If you don’t hold a OHMHAS Certification yet, please go here for more information regarding Peer Supporter Certification : OHMHAS - Peer Certification

Responsibilities and Duties :

Peer Support :

Conduct Individual Support Sessions :

Advocacy :

Crisis Intervention :

Documentation and Supervision :

Compensation :

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