Certified Peer Support Specialist — Mental Health Advocate

St. Clair County Community Mental Health; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County Community Mental Health in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a Regular Full Time position focused on recovery-oriented services.

You will engage clients hospitalized for treatment, provide group activities, and support independent living skills as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes documenting progress, assisting with case management, transporting clients to activities, and maintaining confidentiality while following agency policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist or ability to become certified.
• Experience as a recipient of mental health treatment for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Engage persons served hospitalized for treatment into CMH services using a recovery focus.
• Provide services in therapeutically oriented activities and skills training programs and/or in follow-up outpatient/aftercare programs.
• Oversee and conduct didactic groups, community trainings, life skills development and individual or team activities.
• Instruct in self-care, grooming, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with development of independent living skills and work skills; document progress.
• Transport persons served to and from program or on planned activities; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Ability to become certified

Access to personal vehicle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Michigan Driver’s license

Job description

St. Clair County Community Mental Health in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a Regular Full Time position focused on recovery-oriented services.

You will engage clients hospitalized for treatment, provide group activities, and support independent living skills as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes documenting progress, assisting with case management, transporting clients to activities, and maintaining confidentiality while following agency policies.