GENESEE HEALTH SYSTEM-posted 20 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Flint, MI
501-1,000 employees

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team. We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available at no premium for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off (19 ½ days per year). POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist for our Behavioral Health Urgent Care. This position will work five (5), eight (8) hour shifts per week, within current programming hours, including rotating weekends and holidays. The current program hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., and weekend hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. General Statement: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, performs responsible tasks in providing comprehensive services to Genesee Health System clients in the designated program, designed to meet the individualized needs of the clients. Services may relate to housing, entitlements, skill building and ongoing peer support; responsible for significant liaison and consultation with family, agencies, guardians and natural support systems. Provides activities in partnership with the clients served for the specific purpose of achieving increased community inclusion and participation, independence and productivity.

  • Providing comprehensive services to Genesee Health System clients in the designated program, designed to meet the individualized needs of the clients.
  • Services may relate to housing, entitlements, skill building and ongoing peer support
  • Responsible for significant liaison and consultation with family, agencies, guardians and natural support systems.
  • Provides activities in partnership with the clients served for the specific purpose of achieving increased community inclusion and participation, independence and productivity.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write, AND current or previous recipient of verifiable mental health services, substance use disorder services (SUD), (must attest to remission or recovery with no abuse for at least one year), or developmental disability services.
  • Must have achieved Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) status through the Michigan Department of Community Health’s certification program. Will consider a candidate eligible for the CPSS training/examination. A candidate without the CPSS must take and pass the exam within twelve (12) months of hire to retain employment in this position. A candidate with SUD only treatment must be a current CPSS.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance and the use of a vehicle during program hours.
  • Must be willing to work weekend, holidays and irregular hours.
  • Ability to physically perform the tasks.
  • Computer knowledge and data input ability.
  • Medical, vision and dental benefits available at no premium for our staff and their dependents.
  • Annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500
  • A 5% match towards your retirement
  • Generous paid time off (19 ½ days per year).
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