Part-Time Peer Support Specialist — Community Wellness

Monroe Community Mental Health Authority; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe Community Mental Health Authority in Monroe, MI is seeking a Part-Time Peer Specialist to support consumers in the designated program under the Program Supervisor. Pe ers provide coping skills, mentorship, and help with community inclusion, independence, recovery, resiliency and productivity.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, plus Michigan Peer Support Certification, with certification within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State of Michigan Peer Support Certification.
• Certification is required within three months of hire per staff development plan.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, performs peer-related functions and tasks to provide comprehensive services to consumers in the designated program.
• Peer-delivered support services provide individuals with opportunities to learn and share coping skills and strategies, move into more active assistance and away from passive roles, and to build and/or enhance self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Peers help beneficiaries achieve community inclusion, participation, independence, recovery, resiliency and productivity.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Michigan Peer Support Certification

Job description

Monroe Community Mental Health Authority in Monroe, MI is seeking a Part-Time Peer Specialist to support consumers in the designated program under the Program Supervisor. Pe ers provide coping skills, mentorship, and help with community inclusion, independence, recovery, resiliency and productivity.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, plus Michigan Peer Support Certification, with certification within three months of hire.