POEM Program Coordinator with Mental Health America of Ohio (MHAOhio)

Are you a passionate advocate for perinatal mental health and peer support? Do you thrive in roles that blend remote coordination, direct service, and community engagement? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Competitive Salary, 403B retirement plan, generous PTO, 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, and more.

As the POEM Program Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of POEM services. This position is primarily remote and focuses on coordinating program activities, facilitating communication, and ensuring that program goals are met efficiently. You will provide direct peer support, assist with outreach, and manage administrative tasks to help expand POEM's impact in the region.

As the POEM Program Coordinator, you will:

• Provide Peer CareConnect services directly to participants using lived experience to support recovery.
• Facilitate at least one bi-weekly support group and serve as a backup facilitator as needed.
• Maintain ethical peer support practices in alignment with OhioMHAS Peer Recovery Supporter Code of Ethics.
• Responsively manage incoming calls on the peer support line and contribute to online peer support forums.
• Maintain accurate documentation, complete quarterly database audits, and track referrals, follow-ups, and outcomes.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of Cincinnati-area provider referral pathways and contribute to statewide behavioral health directories.
• Conduct outreach and community engagement to increase visibility and foster trust in the Cincinnati region.
• Support volunteer recruitment, operations, communications, and recognition in collaboration with program leadership.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and educational activities, including tabling and presentations.
• Participate in program and agency-wide events and activities.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for mental health and comfort discussing personal recovery experiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Comfortable discussing personal recovery and working with diverse populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, macOS, and database systems.
• Availability for periodic in-person work in Cincinnati and occasional travel to Columbus (mileage reimbursed).
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $41,000-$45,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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MHAOhio is committed to supporting the growth of our team members. The POEM Program Coordinator position offers meaningful opportunities for professional development while contributing to a mission-driven organization committed to equity, recovery, and community impact. If you want to be part of a team working to strengthen support for birthing persons and families, we'd love to hear from you!

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The mission of MHAOhio is to transform how people think about mental illness, make it easier to get help, and give people the support they need to get better and stay better. Our guiding principles include responsibility, respect, caring, expertise, trust, communication, and emotional health.

MHAOhio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees