Certified Peer Support Specialist-Housing Team

Allegan, MI
Part Time
Entry Level
** Please Note: Candidates who can be hired with no Visa sponsorship requirements will be considered**

Certified Peer Support Specialist - Housing: OnPoint is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for our Housing Team. In this role, you will support individuals on their unique wellness and recovery journeys by providing mentorship, coaching, and empathetic guidance. You will assist in skill-building, problem-solving, and offer personal insights from your own recovery experience when appropriate. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a deep commitment to personal and community well-being, and a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

PAY RANGE/BENEFIT PACKAGE: 
Salary: starting at $37,352.61 - $51,546.59 annually - placement above minimum salary is based on experience.

OnPoint Benefits for Part-Time: 
  • 401(a) retirement: employer matching 
  • 457 retirement  
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • State of Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist or the ability to obtain certification approved by the State of Michigan as a Peer Support Specialist within 6 months of employment required.
  • Dual certification as Certified Peer Recovery Coach in Michigan preferred.
  • Two years of experience working in supportive housing programs and/or lived experience with homelessness or supportive housing programs preferred.
  • Professional experience as a peer support specialist preferred.
  • Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/co-occurring disorders/substance use disorders. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • In accordance with funding, regulatory and best practice standards, deliver housing peer services as outlined in each client’s individual plan of service. 
  • Attend housing meetings and sessions bi-weekly, or as otherwise scheduled.  
  • Facilitate wellness, recovery, and other group interventions as outlined by grant requirements.   
  • Facilitate symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development by assisting clients in coping with external and internal stressors Provide individuals with direct support navigating the healthcare system, accessing resources, supporting a person-centered recovery journey to achieve community inclusion, independence and resiliency. 
  • Participate with and/or assist in engaging in community education and wellness and recovery support opportunities. 
  • Participate in supervision, team and staff meetings, treatment planning, quality improvement, and continuing education.   
  • Seek support and direction from clinicians when situations exceed the scope of practice. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE: 
  • Efficient in Microsoft Office 365
  • Efficient in Electronic Medical Record system (EMR)
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: 
  • One part-time position (20 hours/week) 
  • This is a grant funded position with potential for sustainability within the Housing Program.  
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