26-11755 Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach - AMHS/CSU

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI is seeking staff to support individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Under supervision, you will deliver direct interventions and services aligned with treatment plans developed by professional staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Certification as a Peer Support Specialist must be obtained within 90 days of hire; transportation may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Requires interaction with individuals with emotional impairments.
• Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within 90 days of hire.
• May require reliable transportation for job-related use.
• Other requirements depend on assignment and program need.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enhanced level of support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Carry out program activities in accordance with treatment plans and CMHA-CEI policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Support Specialist certification within 90 days

Job description

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

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), 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 in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel. 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 a G.E.D. required. A minimum of one (1) year of 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 illness (preferably with CMHA-CEI), and are now in recovery. Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within ninety (90) days of hire through the mandatory MDCH Peer Support Specialist certification program. May be required to use Therapeutic Options when appropriate according to approved agency policies/procedures. May need access to reliable transportation for job related use. Other requirements needed for this classification will depend upon the area of assignment and program need.

Conditional Employment Requirements

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance. May be required to possess a valid Michigan driver's license. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Salary/Hours

$19.85 - $22.23 per hour. 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 3pm-11:30pm.

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.

Location

AMHS/Crisis Services, Lansing, MI.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

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

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