26-11759 Part-time Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach - AMHS/CSU

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

4h • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), provides an enhanced level of support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Possession of high school diploma or a G.E.D.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments.
• Must have experienced a significant disruption in their lives from the onset of a severe mental illness, have received public mental health services currently or in the past for the mental illness (preferably with CMHA-CEI), and are now in recovery.
• May be required to have access to reliable transportation for job related use.
• Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within ninety (90) days of hire through the mandatory MDCH Peer Support Specialist certification program.
• Must be able to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form.
• May be required to use Therapeutic Options when appropriate according to approved agency policies/procedures.
• Other requirements needed for this classification will depend upon the area of assignment and program need.

Responsibilities

• Provides an enhanced level of support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Performs a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel.
• Carries out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED