Youth Peer Support Specialist at Genesee Health System

General Statement:

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, performs responsible tasks in providing comprehensive services to Genesee Health System clients in the designated program, designed to meet the individualized needs of the clients. Services may relate to housing, entitlements, skill building and ongoing peer support; responsible for significant liaison and consultation with family, agencies, guardians and natural support systems. Provides activities in partnership with the clients served for the specific purpose of achieving increased community inclusion and participation, independence and productivity.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write, AND current or previous recipient of verifiable mental health services, substance use disorder services (SUD), (must attest to remission or recovery with no abuse for at least one year), or developmental disability services.

Additional Requirements:

Must be Young Adult, age18- 28 years old, with lived experience who received mental health services as a youth.

Willing and able to self-identify as a person who has or is receiving behavioral health services and is prepared to use that experience in helping others.

Youth Peer Support Specialist must participate in and complete the approved MDHHS training curriculum and must obtain certification approved by the State of Michigan as a Youth Peer Support Specialist within one (1) year of employment.

Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance and the use of a vehicle during program hours. Must be willing to work weekend, holidays and irregular hours.  Ability to physically perform the tasks.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferences:

Experience receiving services as a youth, in complex, child serving systems is preferred (behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, special education, etc.)

Computer knowledge and data input ability.

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications

BARGAINING UNIT: AFSCME
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT