Part-Time Certified Peer Support Specialist II — Impact & Growth

Livingston County Community Mental Health; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Livingston County Community Mental Health in Howell, Michigan seeks a part-time Peer Support Specialist (up to 16 hours/week) to support adults with serious mental illness. The role involves using lived recovery experience to assist clients with housing, employment, healthcare, transportation, and accessing entitlements within homes and community settings.

The position emphasizes recovery education, community resources, and collaboration with a lead clinician; strong engagement and a

Qualifications

• Must have strong engagement skills and a nonjudgmental approach.
• Must be committed to our shared values and community care.
• A valid MI driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in obtaining housing, employment, medical care, transportation, recreation, financial benefits and other entitlements.
• Assist consumers in accessing community resources and education on recovery from mental illness (and possibly substance use).
• Advocate for and enhance acceptance of individuals with mental illness in workplace, family and community.

Skills

Engagement skills

Nonjudgmental approach

Driver's license

Recovery experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Livingston County Community Mental Health in Howell, Michigan seeks a part-time Peer Support Specialist (up to 16 hours/week) to support adults with serious mental illness. The role involves using lived recovery experience to assist clients with housing, employment, healthcare, transportation, and accessing entitlements within homes and community settings.

The position emphasizes recovery education, community resources, and collaboration with a lead clinician; strong engagement and a