Peer Support Specialist

Real-world impact. Life-changing outcomes.

CommQuest seeks a Full-time, Part-time, and PRN (on-call/as needed) Peer Supporter to support our substance use and behavioral health clients in the Canton, OH/Stark County areas. The Peer Supporter performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers (clients) with gaining independence and ownership over their recovery process. They are a role model for persons with a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or both (co-occurring). Peer Support helps clients and potential clients address barriers related to employment, housing, social support, transportation, etc. By sharing their lived experience, the Peer Supporter helps clients take their first steps toward recovery fully engage in treatment. They are one peer helping ano...