Certified Peer Support Specialist /Saginaw Clinical/ Part-time (20hrs.)

Certified Peer Support Specialist /Saginaw Clinical/ Part-time (20hrs.) Make a real impact – help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of. The Peer Support Specialist must have been diagnosed with a Mental Health condition, have received Mental Health services and possess the emotional readiness and recovery stability necessary to manage potentially triggering situations while maintaining a supportive, professional, and recovery-focused approach. The Certified Peer Supports Specialist responsibilities include: HOME VISITS IN MACOMB COUNTY . Under direct supervision, the Certified Peer Supports Specialist functions as part of a team to provide flexible services aimed at supporting, directly or indirectly, persons served. Provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate due to his/her own personal experience with Mental Illness They often act as a consultant to other team members, helping them understand the persons’ served perspectives and subjective experiences. This position has a high degree of person integrity, generates positive energy, and makes a difference every day. This position promotes recovery-based, person-centered, and culturally competent practices. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate sufficient stability in their own recovery to effectively support individuals with complex behavioral health needs. The ability to recognize personal triggers, maintain professional boundaries, utilize appropriate coping strategies, and seek supervision when necessary is required. What You’ll Do... Embrace the concepts of recovery and expects all personnel to follow the principles of recovery; supports and encourage this concept to enable the population we work with to reach their full potential. Create in others an awareness of their powers and self-worth, Engage persons-served and monitor their wellbeing. Participate in the Family/Guardian/Friends Liaison Program activities, building a friendly and open communication network with the natural supports of persons-served. Participate in building community relations and social networks that provide support, friendship, love and hope and ongoing peer review of clinical documentation. Provide linking with transportation resources related to personal care, community living supports, employment and/or planned activities. Facilitate, for persons-served, access to community resources and social support networks. Document on the progress, or lack of progress, towards goals of persons-served at the close of each shift. Make sure 100% of the routine/customary daily, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual internal data reports (required from Rehabilitation assistants) are submitted on tim Know the contract requirements for your program/service. Knowledgeable of the Program Fidelity Model. What we’re looking for... Must demonstrate sufficient stability in their own recovery to effectively support individuals with complex behavioral health needs. The ability to recognize personal triggers, maintain professional boundaries, utilize appropriate coping strategies, and seek supervision when necessary. You are passionate about serving others. Provide supreme customer service, always being courteous, responsive, professional, and helpful to the organization’s internal and external customers. You enjoy working independently and as part of a team. You act as a positive role model and coach for others. What you’ll bring... Required: Candidate must be Certified as a Peer Support Specialist (mental health) not a Recovery Specialist (addiction) or Coach. Be willing to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist (if the certification has not been completed). Must have been diagnosed with a Mental Health condition and have received Mental Health services The ability to recognize personal triggers, maintain professional boundaries, utilize appropriate coping strategies, and seek supervision when necessary. Must complete and achieve ACT 101 training by DCH. Credentialing & Privileging includes General ACT, Group Therapy, Co-occurring Treatment, and Peer Services Specialist Conference. Preferred: Two years’ experience Concepts of Motivational Interviewing. Integrated Duel Diagnosis Treatment. Family Psycho Education. Seeking Safety, Family Psycho Education. Stages of Change. Trauma Informed Care. Integrated Care. Top Benefits We’re proud to offer a robust and meaningful benefits package to support your career growth and overall well-being: Wage: $15-$18 (depending on experience and education) Medical, Vision, & Dental Care depending on full or part time status. 401(b) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Educational Reimbursement Career-Pathing Paid Training Employee Referral Bonus Why Join Our Team? Not your average Job. Not your average impact. At Hope Network your not just filling a role , you're showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but thing stay the same: what you do matters. Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no hum is more valuable than the next - and the work you do here truly matters Apply today and start making a difference