firsthand Health

Peer Recovery Supporter (CORE Guide)

firsthand Health · Cincinnati, 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 journeys. Your responsibilities will include conducting community outreach, scheduling appointments, advocating for clients, and assisting with care coordination while building trust and relationships. This role emphasizes the importance of lived experience in fostering connections and improving access to healthcare services.

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
  • Equity
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed beyond hourly pay rate of $20
  • Role may evolve over time, which could affect job responsibilities
  • Employment contingent upon meeting vaccination requirements
  • 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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