Position: ACT Peer Support Specialist
FTE: Full-time, non-exempt
Req:#: 26-131
Unit: UAW
Department: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Compensation: $17.24 - $22.86 The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).
Additional compensation: 10% premium pay
Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking an ACT Peer Support Specialist. The Peer Support Specialist will assist individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services. The Peer Support Specialist will model competency in recovery and demonstrate on-going coping skills. The Peer Support Specialist will be assigned to our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) department.
This position is 40 hours a week, primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required. This assignment is in-person at 1131 Ionia Ave NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. The person in this role will also travel within the community on a daily basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Certification as Peer Support Specialist or able to obtain certification within first year of employment by meeting the following requirements:
- 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;
- 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;
- Have 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.
- Work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
Job interviews are being conducted in person. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.
Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or [email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 18 years of age
- Peer Support Specialist certification or ability to obtain certification within the first year
- Personal diagnosis and lived experience with a mental health condition causing substantial life disruption
- Recipient of mental health treatment or services for at least one year
- Personal experience navigating complex mental health treatment services
- Ongoing symptom stability and recovery sufficient to support people experiencing behavioral health symptoms or crises
- Knowledge of mental illnesses, substance use disorders, recovery, and crisis planning
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for work-related use
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and data entry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and bridge language and cultural barriers
What We Do
Network180, Kent County Community Mental Health, connects adults, youth and families to services for mental health, substance use or intellectual & developmental disabilities.
