Peer Support Specialist- Mental Health Court presso The Guidance Center

Description

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time contractual Mental Health Court (MHC) Peer Support Specialist to join our team of talented professionals.

We have a market-based compensation structure. The estimated salary for this position will vary based on a candidate's transferable work experience and qualifications. This is a salary grade 102. Hourly rates start at $17.23. The range provided is just one component of total compensation including a comprehensive benefit package of affordable medical plans, employer paid dental, vision and long-term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and eligibility for biweekly incentives.

As an MHC Peer Support Specialist in the Adult Behavioral Health Program, you will be responsible for the following:

• Deliver peer support services, consistent with existing Medicaid guidelines, to MHC participants.
• Promote and model recovery, facilitate participant engagement, and help participants to develop skills necessary to access community resources, pursue their recovery goals, and avoid recidivism within the criminal justice system.
• Facilitate educational workshops, support groups and recovery-oriented activities for MHC participants.
• Participate in MHC treatment team meetings, case conferences and review hearings, and work collaboratively with the treatment team to help participants successfully complete the program.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, you will need the following:

• Candidates for this position must have experience receiving mental health treatment and/or recovery support services. Recipients of community mental health services are preferred.
• Peers must be willing to use their own recovery experience as a vehicle to help others.
• More specifically, candidates must be willing to share their personal stories of recovery with consumers, their families and other supporters.
• Peers must be willing to participate in training and supervision to enhance their effectiveness with consumers, and to improve their understanding of the fundamental principles of recovery, peer support and self-determination.
• Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of adults with mental illness, their families and supporters.
• Candidates must also possess and retain a Chauffeurs license and meet the eligibility driving requirements as defined by the current agency insurance company.
• Must have the ability to engage court-involved adults with mental health disorders, their families and supporters.
• Must be able to use their lived experience to help MHC participants navigate the network of services and supports available to them in the community.
• The MHC Peer must have an orientation toward providing community outreach services at off-site locations, including jails, police lock-ups and court settings.
• Must have the ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement, probation, court personnel and community providers.
• Candidates must be comfortable interacting with the public under a broad range of circumstances and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must be able to organize their work and complete tasks within established time frames.
• Candidates for this position who are eligible for certification must be willing to become certified by the State of Michigan as a Peer Support Specialist within six months of hire.
• Regular business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.  

The Guidance believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.