Jobs · OTHR · Michigan

ACT Peer Support Specialist (26-79)

Network180 - Kent County Community Mental Health · Grand Rapids, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$17.24–$22.86/hrFull-time

About the role

The ACT Peer Support Specialist assists individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services. They model competency in recovery and demonstrate ongoing coping skills. This role is based at 1131 Ionia Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, and involves some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Assist individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services.
  • Model competency in recovery and demonstrate on-going coping skills.
  • Assignments include working with individuals in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) department.
  • Work primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Travel within the community on a daily basis.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Certification as Peer Support Specialist or ability to obtain certification within the first year of employment.
  • Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition.
  • A strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption.
  • Been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition.
  • Personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
  • Ongoing stability of symptoms and recovery with ability to help others who may be experiencing behavioral health symptoms/crisis.
  • Knowledge about mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders as well as about recovery and crisis planning.
  • Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and data entry skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition.
  • A strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption.
  • Been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition.
  • Personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services.
  • Have been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition.
  • Personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services.
  • Have personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services.
  • Have personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services.
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