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Oak House
Peer Supporter Hiring & Training Opportunity
Now recruiting in five counties
Become a Peer Supporter
Oak House is looking to hire Peer Supporters in Ottawa, Huron, Seneca, Sandusky, and Wyandot Counties. Your lived experience can help others find hope, support, and connection in recovery.
Questions? Email Oak House at Register@Oakhouse-PC.org.
What is a Peer Supporter?
A Peer Supporter uses lived experience to offer hope and support.
Peer Supporters are people in recovery who use their own experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges to support others facing similar situations. They are not therapists or counselors; they provide encouragement, connection, practical support, and hope.
- Shares lived recovery experience in a helpful, appropriate way.
- Helps others feel understood, accepted, and less alone.
- Supports people as they work toward their own recovery goals.
Counties we are hiring in
Oak House is recruiting Peer Supporters across Northwest Ohio.
We are seeking individuals who are ready to use their recovery experience to support others in their own recovery journey.
Ottawa County
Huron County
Seneca County
Sandusky County
Wyandot County
Your first step
Finish the free 16-hour online modules to get started
Before registering for the 40-hour Peer Supporter training, prospective participants must complete the 16-hour Certified Peer Recovery Supporter Training Curriculum through Ohio Learn.
The online curriculum is free. Once completed, save your certificate and register for the DBH 40-hour PRS Training.
Questions? Email Register@Oakhouse-PC.org.
- Complete the Ohio Learn 16-hour curriculum.
- Download and save your certificate of completion.
- Register for a 40-hour Peer Support Course by clicking HERE
How to get ready
Follow these steps to prepare for the 40-hour peer support course.
The most important thing to do right now is complete the online modules as soon as possible.
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Add Ohio Learn
In OHID, go to the App Store, search for “Ohio Learn,” and request access.
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Find the 16-hour curriculum
In Ohio Learn, browse training by topic and search for “16-hour Certified Peer Recovery Supporter Training.”
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Finish, save, and register
Complete all modules in order, download your certificate, then register for a 40-hour course.
Requirements
Who should apply?
Peer Supporters use their own recovery experience to support others with similar lived experience.
Recovery lived experience
Applicants must personally identify as being in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use issue.
Willingness to share appropriately
Training includes discussion, recovery storytelling, and role-play activities. Participants should be willing to share their personal recovery story appropriately in a group setting.
Oak House hiring requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- Interest in serving Ottawa, Huron, Seneca, Sandusky, or Wyandot County
- Ability to complete the required online modules
Certification requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- No disqualifying offense
- BCI and FBI background checks during the certification process
- Completion of certification application
Training pathway
From online modules to certification readiness.
Complete the Ohio Learn online curriculum
Complete the free 16-hour Certified Peer Recovery Supporter Training Curriculum through Ohio Learn before registering for the 40-hour course.
Save your completion certificate
After completing the online curriculum, download and save a copy of your certificate.
Complete the 40-hour training course
Sign up and complete The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health 40-hour PRS Training.
Frequently asked questions
Before you register
Do I need to complete the 16-hour modules before the 40-hour modules?
Yes. The 16-hour Certified Peer Recovery Supporter Training Curriculum must be completed before starting the 40-hour training.
Is the online training free?
Yes. The Ohio Learn 16-hour Certified Peer Recovery Supporter Training Curriculum is free.
What should I do after finishing the 16-hour modules?
Download and save your certificate of completion, then register for one of the 40-hour peer support courses. Questions can be sent to Register@Oakhouse-PC.org.
Can I qualify because a friend or family member is in recovery?
No. Adult Peer Recovery Supporter certification requires direct lived experience. You must personally identify as being in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use issue.
What if I cannot find the curriculum in Ohio Learn?
If your Ohio Learn account is new, there may be a delay before the curriculum appears. Check again after your Ohio Learn access is active.
Helpful official resources: Ohio Learn 16-hour curriculum | How to register for Ohio Learn | Adult PRS certification pathway | What is Peer Support?