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Peer Recovery Supporter (CORE Guide)

firsthand Health · Akron, Ohio

Posted about 3 months ago · Previously reposted

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
firsthand Health's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
Yes
taken down and listed again at least once
Salary listed
No
0% of firsthand Health's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at firsthand Health
high
18 stale, 7 reposted of 26 open
Hiring momentum
42 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from firsthand Health's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for firsthand Health.

About this role

As a Peer Recovery Supporter (Core Guide) at firsthand, you will engage with individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) to provide support and guidance on their wellness journey. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting community outreach, scheduling appointments, advocating for individuals' needs, and facilitating access to resources and benefits. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that individuals receive the necessary care and support, while also participating in ongoing training and professional development.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of firsthand Health as an employer.

What you need

  • Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD
  • State Peer Recovery certification, or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing
  • Demonstrated proficiency with technical tools like email, messaging services, and apps
  • Two (2) years demonstrated recovery time from a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder at the date of application
  • Empathy, compassion, and approachability

Nice to have

  • Experience with direct in-person outreach and engagement for individuals with SMI and SUD
  • Expertise in recovery education and coaching
  • Understanding of whole health and trauma-informed approaches to peer support
  • Familiarity with local community resources, behavioral health systems, and the criminal justice system (e.g., mental health and drug courts)
  • Eagerness to expand knowledge about a broad range of health conditions

What you get

  • Base salary of $20 per hour
  • Equity and performance bonus potential
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental wellness coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
  • 120 hours of vacation annually in the first year, increasing to 160 hours after one year

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed beyond hourly pay rate
  • Role may evolve over time, which could affect job responsibilities
  • Employment contingent upon vaccination requirements, with limited exemption options
  • No sponsorship available for candidates

Summarised from firsthand Health's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by firsthand Health on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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