Peer Support Specialist

Segue Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical (BCN), Dental & Vision

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-term Disability

Simple IRA Savings 3% Company Match

Casual Dress Code

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Bonuses

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Segue, Inc. is a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving Jackson and Hillsdale Counties.

We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide individual and group-based peer support, using lived experience to encourage recovery, resilience, and independence. This role involves connecting clients with resources, facilitating groups, and collaborating with clinical teams across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must have MDHHS Peer Support Specialist certification or willingness to complete training within timeframe.
• Demonstrated ability to share lived experience while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong communication, organization, and group-facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group-based peer support to encourage recovery and independence.
• Help individuals identify strengths, develop coping skills, and set recovery goals.
• Encourage self-advocacy and meaningful participation in services.
• Develop and facilitate consumer groups focused on recovery, wellness, social connection, education, and skill development.
• Transport consumers when authorized.
• Complete required documentation and provide services at Segue's Jackson and Hillsdale offices and in the community.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

Documentation skills

Driving to multiple sites

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR experience

Electronic documentation

Job description

Jackson & Hillsdale, MI | Full-Time | $17.00 / hour | Eligible for up to a $4,000 Retention Bonus

Turn lived experience into hope for someone else.

About Segue

Segue, Inc. is a nonprofit behavioral health organization providing community-based mental health services in Jackson and Hillsdale Counties. As a provider within the local community mental health (CMH) system, Segue partners with LifeWays and other local agencies to provide services that support recovery, independence, and quality of life for individuals in our communities.

Our employees work in a variety of clinical, support, and administrative roles to help make those services possible. In this position, you'll contribute to that mission by using your own lived experience to help others build hope, strengthen their voice, develop meaningful connections, and pursue their recovery goals.

What You'll Do

Provide individual and group-based peer support, using your lived experience to encourage recovery, resilience, and independence.

Help individuals identify strengths, develop coping skills, establish personal recovery goals, and build confidence.

Encourage self-advocacy, informed choice, and meaningful participation in services.

Develop and facilitate consumer groups and activities focused on recovery, wellness, social connection, education, and skill development.

Help individuals connect with community resources, activities, and natural supports.

Participate in Segue's Consumer Advisory Council and other efforts that strengthen consumer involvement and voice.

Collaborate with behavioral health professionals and other team members while maintaining appropriate peer-support boundaries.

Recognize when individuals may need additional clinical or supervisory support and involve appropriate team members.

Complete required documentation and provide services at Segue's Jackson and Hillsdale offices and throughout the community.

Transport consumers when authorized and assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifying lived experience consistent with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Support Specialist requirements.

Current MDHHS Peer Support Specialist certification or willingness and ability to complete required training and certification within the established timeframe.

Ability to appropriately share lived experience to support others while maintaining professional boundaries.

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and group-facilitation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Basic computer skills and ability to complete required electronic documentation.

Ability to travel between agency locations and community settings and meet applicable driving requirements when assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in peer support, behavioral health, community mental health (CMH), human services, advocacy, or recovery-oriented services.

Experience developing or facilitating groups, activities, or community programs.

Knowledge of community resources and services.

Experience supporting consumer advocacy, engagement, or advisory initiatives.

Experience using electronic medical records (EMR).

Already certified? Wonderful! Not certified yet? We'd still love to hear from you if you meet the eligibility requirements and are willing to complete the necessary training.

Schedule & Compensation

Position: Full-Time

Location: Jackson & Hillsdale, Michigan, with community-based work

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay: Starting at $17/hour

Retention Bonus: Eligible for up to $4,000, paid in two installments:

$2,000 after 60 days of employment

$2,000 after one year of employment

Retention bonus payments are subject to continued employment and the terms of the applicable retention bonus agreement.

Why Join Segue?

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical (BCN), Dental & Vision

Employer-Paid Life Insurance ($25,000)

Employer-Paid Short-term Disability

Simple IRA Savings 3% Company Match

Casual Dress Code

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Opportunities for Bonuses

Paid Training

Employee Assistant Program

Mileage Reimbursement

At Segue, your lived experience can make a meaningful difference. You'll have opportunities to build supportive connections, develop creative groups and activities, advocate for consumer involvement, and help individuals recognize their strengths and possibilities.

Your experiences matter. Help others discover what's possible in their own recovery.

Segue, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and equitable treatment of all individuals. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotion, compensation, and discipline—are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or any other status protected by applicable law.