Position: Crisis Center Recovery Coach / Peer Support Specialist Req.#: 26-110 FTE: Part-time, Non-Exempt Unit: UAW or MPP Department/Location: Crisis  Compensation: $17.24 - $22.86 hourly. The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials). Additional compensation:10% premium pay, $4-$6 3rd shift, weekend differential.   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 a Crisis Center Recovery Coach or Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist      Crisis Center Recovery Coach   As part of a multidisciplinary team-based service, this role will provide interventions for clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis and assist clients in understanding and accessing substance use disorder services. The Recovery Coach will model competency in recovery and demonstrate on-going coping skills. This will occur in the context of the Crisis Center, which includes a Brief Intervention Clinic and Crisis Stabilization Unit.   Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist  As part of a multidisciplinary team-based service, this role 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 assigned site will be the Crisis Center, which includes a Brief Intervention Clinic and Crisis Stabilization Unit.    This position is 30 hours a week working Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00pm to 8:00am. This assignment is in person at  260 Jefferson Ave SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CRISIS CENTER RECOVERY COACH  High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be at least eighteen (18) years old. At least two years of relevant work experience; may include volunteer work. Actively working in a recovery program (12-step, church/spiritual, or other recovery support group). State of Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Coach or be eligible and obtain certification by the State as a Peer Recovery Coach within ninety (90) days of hire, which requires an individual to have: Long-term, stable recovery from alcohol and other drugs; Able to identify with other individuals 

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT   CLASSIFICATION:  Family Guide Representative PAY GRADE: $20.36- $23.68 Hourly POSITION SUMMARY:                      Under the direct supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor (Centralized Intake Access Unit), this position is the first point of contact for families exploring services for a child with serious emotional disturbances. This position helps the family/child understand the array of services available and directs them to the services determined to best meet their need. This position assures that families have access to accurate, understandable, and complete information in order to make choices regarding the services that will best meet the needs of their family/child. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process. WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: Works in hospitals, office or in homes of consumers and their families. Close contact with persons who may not be psychiatrically stable and who may be hostile, aggressive and potentially violent. May work in shared office space with a fast paced and very stressful environment at times. May be required to travel between SCCMHA locations to support families throughout the intake process.   QUALIFICATIONS: Education:     High school diploma or GED; some post secondary education preferred. Experience:    Parent or caregiver of a child (or children) with serious emotional disturbances who has/have received services from one or more of the system of care partner agencies. Has a basic understanding of the SCCMHA eligibility criteria and services available to families. Has demonstrated knowledge and experience working with families and supporting them to needed services. Demonstrates and understanding of system of care values and principles. Has demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stake holders. Licenses and Certifications:   Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record. Must have or attain within six (6) months of hire certification through Michigan Department Community Health (MDCH) as a Certified Parent Support Partner.