SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT   CLASSIFICATION: Youth Peer Support  (Transition Age Youth) PAY RANGE: $16.75 - $19.18 per hour POSITION SUMMARY:                      Under the supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor (Self Determination & Transition Services), works in conjunction with the Self Determination team, and Max System of Care to instill a message of hope and recovery to youth and young adults (ages 14-29) to meet their overarching goals in transitioning to independence and adulthood. Will work with assigned persons served with the specific purpose of supporting persons served to achieve increased community inclusion and participation, independence and productivity. Serves as a model for others that recovery/independence can be achieved, and willing to share their story of transitioning. 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/transitioning process.   WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: Works in an office environment with pressures dealing with time constraints. Frequently drives automobile in all kinds of weather conditions. May counsel individuals who may become potentially violent. May work in shared office space.   QUALIFICATIONS: Education:   High school diploma or equivalent with the ability to read and understand written plans of service and, clearly and concisely document contacts. Associates degree preferred. Experience:  Must have received behavioral health services and “lived” experience participating in SED (serious emotional disturbances) treatment services, collaborating with, but not limited to, CMH, Department of Health and Human Services, Foster Care, Child protective Services, Juvenile Justice, criminal Justice, etc. Licenses and Credentials:     Valid Michigan Driver’s license with good driving record. Must have or attain within six (6) months of hire certification through Michigan Department Community Health (MDCH) as a Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist (CYPSS).

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT   CLASSIFICATION: Peer Support Specialist (Housing Resource Center) PAY RANGE: $16.75 To $19.18 Hourly POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Housing Resource Center Supervisor in the Housing Resource Center (HRC) department, works in conjunction with the HRC team to instill a message of hope and recovery to consumers served by the unit. Will work with assigned consumers with the specific purpose of supporting consumers to achieve increased community inclusion and participation, independence and productivity. Serves as a model for others that recovery can be achieved. Is willing to share their story of recovery. 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 office environment with pressures dealing with time constraints. Frequently drives automobile in all kinds of weather conditions. May come in contact with individuals who may become potentially violent.   QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  High school diploma or equivalent with the ability to read and understand written plans of service and clearly and concisely document contacts Experience:  Must have received behavioral health services similar to those provided within the Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority system of care. Licenses and Credentials: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with good driving record. Must have or attain within six (6) months of hire certification through Michigan Department Community Health (MDCH) as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS).