26-11620 Overnight Peer Support Specialist AMHS/Crisis Services

CMHA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift incentive 5pm–12am $1.25/hr

Overnight incentive 12am–8am $2/hr

Weekend incentive Fri 5pm–Mon 8am $3/​

Job summary

CMHA-CEI is recruiting for a Crisis/Support Specialist at AMHS/Crisis Services in Lansing, MI. The role involves delivering enhanced supports to clients with mental health and substance use needs under supervision, including direct crisis interventions and adherence to agency policies.

Compensation includes hourly pay between $19.85 and $22.23, with shift incentives for evenings, overnights, and weekends. Requires high school diploma or GED, driving license, and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments.
• Ability to operate a computer and gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI’s computer systems, including Smart Care and Microsoft Word.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Background check, driving record verification, and pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provides an enhanced level of support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Performs duties and direct interventions with consumers in crisis.
• Ensures program activities align with CMHA-CEI policies and mission.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Smart Care

Microsoft Word

Job description

Shift Incentive:

+ $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am |+ $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service member, veterans, and their family member to apply.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Crisis Services Coordinator, 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 who are in crisis.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 G.E.D. equivalency required. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments required. 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 and are now in recovery. Must be able to operate a computer and have the ability to gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI’s computer systems, including Smart Care and Microsoft Word. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements:

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background check and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Salary:

$19.85 – $22.23 hourly. + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am, + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am, + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am

Hours:

Sunday - Wednesday 6pm-4am

Location:

AMHS/Crisis Services, Lansing, MI.

CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equal opportunity for all persons.

CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.