Peer Support and Recovery Specialist

Gratiot Integrated Health Network • Alma, MI

15d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Gratiot Integrated Health Network (GIHN) has an immediate opening for a full-time Peer Support and Recovery Specialist. The Peer Support and Recovery Specialist is responsible for co-facilitating the person-centered planning process and assisting with services and support in the broader community, under the supervision of the Community Supports Program Supervisor. Peer Recovery trained staff must be in active recovery for a minimum of two years, sought treatment from a Community Mental Health Agency and have developed the skills required to utilize what they have learned from their own recovery to help GIHN consumers move toward their own recovery.
GIHN is focused on providing a healthy work-life balance. With one of our strategic priorities focused on becoming a leading employer of choice in Mid-Michigan, GIHN offers competitive wages, benefits and paid time off, all of which begin on your first day of employment. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider GIHN as your next, and last, employer:
Medical insurance you can trust with BCBS of Michigan. With an optional employer funded HSA.
Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision at low, to no, employee cost.
Student Loan Forgiveness options with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Tuition Reimbursement Program
182 hours of paid time off which increases with longevity, plus 12 paid holidays
Corebridge financial planning manages our social security opt-out program, along with 401a, 457b and an annual employer contribution of 7.5%.
12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
Employer paid life insurance.
Employer paid short term disability
On-site pharmacy for employee convenience
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Status

WAGE RANGE: $19.50 - $25.31

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be an individual in a journey of recovery who has a serious mental illness who is now receiving or has received services from the public mental health system. [This is a requirement for any Peer Support Specialist certified after July 1, 2011.] Because of their life experience, they provide expertise that professional disciplines cannot replicate.
• Individuals employed as Peer Support Specialists serving beneficiaries with mental illness must meet MDHHS specialized training and certification requirements.
• Peer Support Specialists who assist in the provision of a covered service must be trained and supervised by the qualified provider of that service.
• Peer Support Specialists who provide covered services without supervision must meet the specific provider qualifications.
• The candidate must maintain documentation to agency and professional standards.
• A valid Michigan Driver’s License is required to operate an agency vehicle or to transport consumers.
• Candidates must meet successful clearance of criminal and driving background checks.
• Employment offers are contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police Check and/or Criminal Background Check.
• Candidates may be excluded from consideration based upon driving record.
• Candidates applying for professional positions must submit college or university transcripts verifying degree, copy of State of Michigan credentials, and a copy of diploma if required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates will be, or will be eligible to obtain, a Peer Support Recovery Coach certification.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitating the person-centered planning process
• Assisting with services and support in the broader community

Benefits

• Medical insurance you can trust with BCBS of Michigan. With an optional employer funded HSA.
• Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision at low, to no, employee cost.
• Student Loan Forgiveness options with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 182 hours of paid time off which increases with longevity, plus 12 paid holidays
• Corebridge financial planning manages our social security opt-out program, along with 401a, 457b and an annual employer contribution of 7.5%.
• 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short term disability
• On-site pharmacy for employee convenience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED