Peer Support Specialist I or II

Livingston County Community Mental Health•Howell, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services provider located in Howell, Michigan. We are an agency joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination. The Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach will share their own recovery experience and support consumers with substance use needs on their recovery journeys. Many consumers will also have co-occurring mental health needs. Peer Support Specialists work in an innovative afterhours Substance Abuse Engagement Center to provide education, promote recovery and access community resources. Peer Support Specialists advocate for and enhance acceptance of individuals with substance use disorders in the workplace, family and community. In a comfortable home-like setting, Peer Support Specialists help people to consider options for their personal recovery planning. Peer Support Specialists also lead groups and work side by side with people to obtain housing, employment, medical care, recovery supports, transportation, recreation, financial benefits and other available entitlements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience as a primary consumer in recovery from substance use or co-occurring disorder.
Valid MI driver's license.
Strong engagement skills.
Nonjudgmental approach.
Commitment to shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement.
Strong teaming skills.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge or experience in treating adults with substance use needs and/or serious mental health needs is desirable.
Completed Michigan Department of Health and Human Services training and certification as Peer Recovery Coach or Peer Support Specialist OR obtained Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) certification (for Certified Peer Support II).

Responsibilities

Share own recovery experience and support consumers with substance use needs on their recovery journeys.
Provide education, promote recovery, and access community resources in an afterhours Substance Abuse Engagement Center.
Advocate for and enhance acceptance of individuals with substance use disorders in the workplace, family, and community.
Help individuals consider options for their personal recovery planning in a comfortable home-like setting.
Lead groups and work side by side with people to obtain housing, employment, medical care, recovery supports, transportation, recreation, financial benefits, and other available entitlements.

Benefits

Signing Incentive for Regular Full-Time Employees: $2,000, less applicable taxes.
5% employer retirement contribution.
Voluntary 457(b) salary deferment plan.
Employer-paid 2X salary life insurance.
Long-term disability.
Generous contributions to BCBS medical.
Generous contributions to Delta Dental.
Vision coverage.
Short-term disability.
Accident coverage.
Legal and identity theft programs.
Voluntary life insurance.
Spring Health Mental Health Wellness program offering free counseling, life coaches, and self-care tools.
Generous paid time off with vacation, sick, personal, 13 holidays (4 floating).
Choices through our Cafeteria Benefit plan.
Opportunities to develop clinical skills through regular supervision.
Supportive, diverse team allowing collaboration with experienced colleagues.
Positive environment valuing diversity.
Avenues to take on special projects aligning with interests.
Potential for career advancement.
Efficient, electronic health record system.