We are looking for Game Changers
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. We recognize the importance of a quality work life balance and offer a generous paid time off program and flexible work arrangements to meet the changing needs of our workforce
Essential Job Functions:
- Promotes and participates in activities that enhance consumer recovery such as community inclusion activities, advocacy and anti stigma, education opportunities, etc.
- Enhances engagement and outreach of new individuals by providing a welcoming, supportive intake experience and offering smooth transition from an individual’s first access point for services to intake appointment and to ongoing program services.
- Direct services may include outreach and engagement in the office or virtually. It may also include, linkage to community supports, coordination with community partners, in-home services, and advocacy.
- Attends team meetings and receives assignments from supervisor, team leader or designee. Assists team and staff in identifying program environments that are conducive to recovery; lending their unique insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis and what makes recovery possible.
- Educates new individuals on ESM service array and person-centered planning process, often during same day access to intake. Promotes client decision making and assists consumers in determining goals and objectives that will help reach recovery.
- Assist consumers in obtaining services that suit their individual recovery needs.
- Teach and role model the value of recovery and model effective coping techniques and self help strategies
- Reports and documents service activity according to Easterseals MORC’ Operations Manual, Medicaid Provider Manual and Michigan Mental Health Code.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
- Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Have a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or provide college transcripts in lieu of a high school diploma or GED;
- Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition;
- Have a strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption;
- Has been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition;
- Have personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services;
- Self-identifies as having a mental health condition with a substantial life disruption and shares their recovery story in supporting others;
Benefits of Being a Superhero!
- We are proud to offer an equitable and inclusive environment that reflects the communities that we serve and encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce.
- Here at Easterseals, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events.
3 weeks of Personal Time Off /PTO PTO 3 floating holidays, in addition to Easterseals MORC 10 observed holidays.
- As a member of our family, you are part of a culture that values professional development, community service and collaboration.
- We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We care about providing our employees a collaborative experience, including quarterly team days.
- We not only offer our employees a competitive salary, we also provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward their hard work & dedication.
- Innovation is at the heart of our organization. We use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices.
- We offer fantastic benefits! We have a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Dependent reimbursement
- We offer a variety of resources centered on our 6 pillars of well-being to support staff in living a healthy lifestyle.
- Free access to Calm app? Yes please!
- We offer traditional and 401k options to ensure each of our employees are able to save for their future.
- We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer
Proud Winners of:
- Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
- West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Crain's Cool Places to Work
- Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly
- Employer of the Year
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Are you certified as a Peer Support Specialist?
- Are you comfortable and willing to tell your personal story of recovery in order to inspire hope for others?
- Have you been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- MI Drivers License/ Auto Insurnace (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oakland County, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person