General Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist will provide a variety of recovery-oriented services to adults with mental illness. Services provided include wellness/health mentoring, coping skills training, assists to the case manager, advocacy, and benefit enrollment.
Peer Support Specialists promote mental health recovery, wellness, and full participation within the community for consumers in a manner where practice is trauma informed, co-occurring capable, person/family centered and integrated with other health care providers.
Employment Qualifications:
Education and training: Possession of a High School Diploma. Specialized training in peer supports, recovery, self-determination and independent facilitation is preferred.
Experience: A background of at least one year of experience in a mental health setting as a recipient of public mental health services.
Other Requirements: Must be supervised by a qualified mental health professional who is a care specialist. Must complete peer support training through MCN and be deemed a Certified Peer Support Specialist within 1 year of employment.
Must have a valid State of Michigan driver license and be able to obtain Chauffeur license within 30 days of hire.
Benefits:
Montcalm Care Network is committed to the wellbeing of our staff, and we have exceptional benefits:
· Medical/dental/vision coverage
· Short and long-term disability
· Generous vacation and sick leave
· Employer provided life insurance
· 457(b) retirement savings with an employer contribution
· Opportunities for employer funded professional development to meet continuing education requirements
· Tuition reimbursement or loan forgiveness programs
· Free membership to our locally owned gym- Wellness Works!
MCN is an approved National Health Service site (NHSC, a loan repayment program); in addition to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and MI Kids Now (loan repayment program). Additionally, MCN offers tuition reimbursement as well as loan reimbursement options.
Status: Hourly, Non-exempt
Pay Range: $18.54 to $26.69 Depending on certification and experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.54 - $26.69 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person