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Peer Support Specialist

Agency Name: Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems

Agency Contact: Mindy Zmierski

  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • County: Tuscola
  • Salary Range: $15.94 - $19.31 per Hour
  • Send applications to: mzmierski@tbhs.net
  • Please include your resume when applying.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Per Medicaid Guidelines, qualified individuals must have a primary diagnosis of a mental health condition and must have been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition (i.e., homelessness, mental health crises, trauma, lack of employment, criminal justice involvement, discrimination, stigma/prejudice intensified by mental health challenges, receiving public benefits due to poverty). Must have or be actively working toward the Peer Support Specialist Certification as required by MDHHS. Direct experience with substance use disorders, criminal justice system, and recovery preferred. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) is required. Willing to work flexible hours is desired. Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance are required.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for providing individuals with opportunities to support, mentor, and assist others to achieve community inclusion, participation, independence, recovery, resiliency and/or productivity. Provides services to others in community settings and coordinates/links with support services. Provides effective and efficient clinical services to assigned individuals. Performs hospital liaison work to individuals that are hospitalized in efforts to support and encourage follow through. Serves as a liaison and assists others with their rights and responsibilities. Provides recovery strategies, advocacy, and personal experience in order to appropriately assist the consumers served with their mental health treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of and actively supports culturally competent, recovery based practices.

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time, Hourly

RATE OF PAY:
$15.94 – $19.31 per hour.

$1,500.00 sign-on bonus available
(If eligible, first payment at 6 months; second payment at 12 months)

IF INTERESTED:
Submit resume and letter of application to Human Resources Supervisor, C/O: Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems, PO Box 239; Caro, Michigan 48723; www.tbhsonline.com; EOE

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open until position is filled.

(517) 374.6848

507 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI  48933

 

 

CMHA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. CMHA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, partners, and those whom CMHA serves. CMHA does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, or other non-merit factor.

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