ACT Peer Support Specialist (26-131)
About The Position
Network180 is the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We are seeking an ACT Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) department. The Peer Support Specialist will assist individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services, modeling competency in recovery and demonstrating on-going coping skills. This position is 40 hours a week, primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some evenings and weekends potentially required. The assignment is in-person at 1131 Ionia Ave NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, and will involve daily travel within the community.
Requirements
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Certification as Peer Support Specialist or able to obtain certification within the first year of employment by meeting the following requirements: Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition; 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; Have 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.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
- Ongoing stability of symptoms and recovery with ability to help others who may be experiencing behavioral health symptoms/crisis.
- Knowledge about mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders as well as about recovery and crisis planning.
- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and data entry skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services.
- Model competency in recovery.
- Demonstrate on-going coping skills.
- Travel within the community on a daily basis.
Benefits
- Four health insurance plans
- 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous PTO
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional License reimbursement
- Defined contribution retirement plan
- Employee Assistance program
- Life and voluntary life insurance options
- Short and Long term disability
- Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
