Part-time (20hrs.)

Hope Network•Saginaw, MI

16h•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Certified Peer Support Specialist works as part of a team, under direct supervision, to provide flexible services that support people served. Drawing on personal experience with mental illness and recovery, the specialist helps colleagues understand the perspectives and subjective experiences of people served. The role promotes recovery-based, person-centered, and culturally competent practices and requires emotional readiness and sufficient recovery stability to support individuals with complex behavioral health needs. The position includes home visits in Macomb County and is part-time, 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be certified as a mental health Peer Support Specialist; a Recovery Specialist (addiction) or Coach certification does not meet this requirement.
Must be willing to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist if certification is not yet complete.
Must have been diagnosed with a mental health condition and received mental health services.
Must demonstrate sufficient stability in personal recovery to support individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
Must be able to recognize personal triggers, maintain professional boundaries, use appropriate coping strategies, and seek supervision when necessary.
Must complete and achieve ACT 101 training by DCH.
Credentialing and privileging includes General ACT, Group Therapy, Co-occurring Treatment, and Peer Services Specialist Conference.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience.
Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing concepts.
Knowledge of Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment.
Knowledge of Family Psychoeducation.
Knowledge of Seeking Safety.
Knowledge of Stages of Change.
Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care.
Knowledge of Integrated Care.

Responsibilities

Support and encourage recovery principles so people served can reach their full potential.
Help people served recognize their strengths and self-worth, engage with them, and monitor their well-being.
Participate in Family/Guardian/Friends Liaison Program activities and maintain open communication with natural supports.
Build community relations and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, hope, and ongoing peer review of clinical documentation.
Connect people served with transportation resources related to personal care, community living supports, employment, and planned activities.
Facilitate access to community resources and social support networks.
Document progress or lack of progress toward the goals of people served at the close of each shift.
Submit required routine and customary daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual internal data reports on time.
Understand the contract requirements for the program or service.
Maintain knowledge of the Program Fidelity Model.
Recognize personal triggers, maintain professional boundaries, use appropriate coping strategies, and seek supervision when necessary.
Provide courteous, responsive, professional, and helpful service to internal and external customers.
Act as a positive role model and coach, working independently and as part of a team.