Peer Support Specialist - Adult Mobile Crisis; Per Diem
Company: ZEPF CENTER
Location: Toledo
Posted on: June 15, 2026
Job Description:
Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over
50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and
substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include
adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management,
residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career
development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary
care medical services to our patients to contribute to their
continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and
environment for both patients and staff.
The purpose of this position is to provide support and assist
individuals in crisis as needed to provide excellent and thorough
services to young adults in crisis, as part of a multi-disciplinary
team. Service provisions will focus on working with clients to
navigate the system and enhance their recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the
MRSS team, clients and their family members, and referral sources
at a time that best suits the clients' needs
- Assist with behavior management, offer encouragement in times
of crisis, and participate in management of emergencies as
needed
- To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and
support to clients
- Assist in developing formal and informal community supports and
provide training in the use of personal and community
resources
- Assist the client in increasing social support networks of
relatives, friends and/or significant others
- To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or
significant others involved in the client's plan of care
- Advocate on behalf of the clients to protect their rights and
to assist in reducing associated stigma
- Observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical
information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with
external agencies and/or individuals
- Provide documentation to the medical record when indicated;
complete appropriate administrative records and attain established
standards of productivity
- Providing services within agency and in field. Assisting
clients with transportation and escorting clients when
necessary
- MRSS is a regionally approached model and there may be times
that calls need covered in the region that our team would be
responsible for
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position Competencies:
- Customer and client focus
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Communication proficiency
- Stress management
- Composure
- Culturally competent, able to value and work with diverse peers
and client
- Possess interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with
clients and families in crisis
- Able to maintain client relations
- To meet clinical competency standards
- Understanding client rights policies & procedures
- Professionalism to observe to observe the code of ethics
Organizational Competencies:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals, and
philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
- Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership
and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated
care process.
- Demonstrate consistent professionalism.
- Demonstrate teamwork.
- Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.
- Strives to improve own and agency operations
- Commit to cultivating a non-violent and trauma-informed
environment for all employees and clients, through our pursuit of
Sanctuary; a trauma-informed model. Commit to a deeper exploration
of Sanctuary Values.
- Incorporates sanctuary techniques into daily work
activities.
- Participates on sanctuary process teams and/or supports
sanctuary initiatives
Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid
driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the
agency commercial insurance carrier. Those who drive personal
vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of
insurance.
- Lived experience as and adult with social, emotional,
developmental, health and/or behavioral health needs and who has
had a behavioral health diagnosis for at least 1 year
- Bachelor's degree or HS diploma
- Peer certification, preferred
- Knowledge of Lucas County area
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
- CPR, first aid and CPI required
- Ability to work variable hours including on call, evening,
weekends, and holidays
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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