Certified Peer Specialist - Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Program (Twin Cities Metro)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

12d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist for its Outpatient Substance Use Disorder program. The position provides recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving outpatient substance use disorder treatment and helps restore skills and functioning that promote stability, community integration, recovery, and overall well-being. Working alongside the program’s Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Mental Health Practitioner, the specialist provides individual and group interventions. The role helps clients identify strengths, develop coping strategies, access community resources, and work toward recovery goals. This is a part-time role for 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling Monday through Friday during business hours. Work is community based, rotating among Huss Center for Recovery in Minneapolis, York Mental Health Clinic in St. Paul, and Northside Community Support Program in Minneapolis. The hourly hiring range is $20.00–$23.76, depending on qualifications and experience. Certified Peer Specialist I compensation is $20.00–$21.60 per hour, and Certified Peer Specialist II compensation is $22.00–$23.76 per hour; both levels include a $1,000 hiring bonus. People Incorporated Mental Health Services is a Minnesota nonprofit mental health provider and community partner. The organization describes its mission as transforming community health through innovative solutions and providing a tobacco-free environment. It does not sponsor employment visas or immigration benefits; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist or current MCB certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, or provide proof of certification within 30 days of hire.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent for Certified Peer Specialist I.
Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness and be a current or former consumer of mental health services.
Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills and a strong dedication to recovery.
Be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding hiring and sign a statement attesting to that fact, if applicable.
For Certified Peer Specialist II, meet all Certified Peer Specialist I qualifications and satisfy one of the listed experience/education pathways: a high school diploma plus 4,000 hours of supervised service-delivery experience; a high school diploma plus 2,000 hours of supervised experience with weekly clinical supervision from a mental health professional until 4,000 hours are reached; 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field, proof of a relevant practicum or internship involving direct interaction with people served, and 2,000 hours of supervised service-delivery experience; or a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field and proof of a relevant practicum or internship involving direct interaction with people served.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide quality program services to individuals served in a professional manner.
Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.
Provide peer support to people dealing with substance use and/or mental health symptoms.
Offer guidance, encouragement, education, and skill-building around wellness planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy to support clients’ recovery goals.
Help clients identify and use their strengths to reach treatment goals and identify and overcome barriers to participating in community resources.
Provide support through individual and group interventions alongside the program’s LADC and Mental Health Practitioner.
Help clients develop coping strategies and access community resources.

Benefits

Accrue up to 112 hours of paid time off (PTO).
Accrue up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), in accordance with state and local requirements.
Full-time employees may receive up to 8 paid holidays per calendar year; holidays are prorated based on hire date.
403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer match.
Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices.
Lifestyle Benefit choice between a company contribution to a health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Free access to People Incorporated’s Training Institute, with free CEUs and learning and education opportunities.
Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.
$1,000 hiring bonus for Certified Peer Specialist I and Certified Peer Specialist II.