Full-time (40hrs.)

Hope Network Careers•Mt Clemens, MI

10d

About The Position

The Certified Peer Support Specialist works as part of a team, under direct supervision, to provide flexible support to people served, including through home visits in Macomb County. Drawing on personal experience with mental illness and mental health services, the specialist offers a perspective that professional training alone cannot provide and may help other team members understand the experiences of people served. The role promotes recovery-based, person-centered, and culturally competent practices and requires sufficient personal recovery stability to support people with complex behavioral health needs while maintaining professional boundaries and seeking supervision when needed. The position calls for a person of integrity who brings positive energy, compassion, and a commitment to helping others build independence. The specialist works both independently and collaboratively, provides courteous and responsive service to internal and external customers, and serves as a positive role model and coach. This is a full-time position of 40 hours. The listed wage is $15–$18, depending on experience and education. Medical, vision, and dental coverage depend on full- or part-time status.

Requirements

Must be diagnosed with a mental health condition and have received mental health services.
Must be certified as a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist, not an addiction Recovery Specialist or Coach, or be willing to obtain the certification.
Must complete and achieve ACT 101 training by DCH.
Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements, including General ACT, Group Therapy, Co-occurring Treatment, and Peer Services Specialist Conference.
Must demonstrate sufficient stability in personal recovery to support people 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 be courteous, responsive, professional, and helpful to internal and external customers.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote recovery principles and encourage personnel to support the people served in reaching their full potential.
Help people served recognize their abilities and self-worth, engage with them, and monitor their well-being.
Participate in Family/Guardian/Friends Liaison Program activities and build open communication with the natural supports of people served.
Build community relationships and social networks that offer support, friendship, love, and hope.
Participate in ongoing peer review of clinical documentation.
Connect people served with transportation resources related to personal care, community living supports, employment, and planned activities.
Help people served access community resources and social support networks.
Document progress or lack of progress toward goals at the close of each shift.
Submit all routine and customary daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual internal data reports on time.
Know the contract requirements for the program or service and understand the Program Fidelity Model.
Use personal recovery experience to offer peer expertise and help team members understand the perspectives of people served.
Recognize personal triggers, maintain professional boundaries, use appropriate coping strategies, and seek supervision when necessary.