Peer Recovery Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience interacting with people with emotional impairments.
• Personal experience of a significant life disruption following the onset of severe mental illness; having received public mental health services for the illness, currently or in the past (preferably with CMHA-CEI); and being in recovery.
• Obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within 90 days of hire through the mandatory MDCH Peer Support Specialist certification program.
• May be required to have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Employment is contingent on the results of a Michigan State Police clearance.
• May need reliable transportation for job-related use.
• Additional requirements depend on the area of assignment and program need.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and direct interventions to consumers in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel.
• Carry out all activities of the program or sub-unit in accordance with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.
• Use Therapeutic Options when appropriate, in accordance with approved agency policies and procedures, if required.

Benefits

• Shift incentive of $1.25 per hour for hours worked 5 p.m.–12 a.m.
• Shift incentive of $2 per hour for hours worked 12 a.m.–8 a.m.
• Weekend incentive of $3 per hour for hours worked Friday 5 p.m.–Monday 8 a.m.