Base Pay: $20 - $21.50 per hour, plus eligible shift premiums  Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Staff  Employer Sponsored Benefits and Wellness Plans Other Awesome Perks    Current Opportunities:  Part-time, 24 hrs. weekly, 8a - 4p, Week 1: Sun/Fri/Sat and Week 2: Fri/Sat/Flex day Contingent, across various days depending on agency needs   About You  The ideal Recovery Coach/Peer Support Specialist thrives in a team environment and does well working independently, while applying critical thinking and decision-making skills. You have a passion for helping others break down barriers that get in their way, are emphatic, and you don’t pass judgment. You have an innate desire to see people succeed in their life’s journey and inspire hope in the lives of those you support. You are also able to work in a multidisciplinary environment and manage evolving needs.     What's In It For You  Competitive Wages Shift Premiums Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Employees Employer Sponsored Benefit & Wellness Plans   What Makes Us Different  Non-Profit, mission-driven, person-focused environment Smaller, more manageable units, designed to be engaging and supportive of individual needs Opportunity for professional growth An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all Day In the Life  Contribute to a warm and welcoming atmosphere Communicate hope and the possibility of recovery and healing through group sessions Provide recovery coaching to people that result in diverting them from in-patient hospitalization Provide accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record Actively engage with your team, other departments, individuals served, everyday   What You Need to Apply   High school diploma or GED (Common Ground may grant up to six months from date of hire to obtain) Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Recovery Coach Valid driver's license 1+ year experience working with people with disabilities Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.   Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.     Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national o

Seeking Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) for a position with the Oakland Crisis Intervention & Recovery Team (OCIRT)! This program operates to provide mobile crisis support services in Oakland county.    Current Openings: 1) Part-Time, 16 hours per week, 8am - 4pm, Saturday/Sunday   Base pay: $19 - 22, plus shift differential.     About You  The Crisis Interventionist I (CI I) will be filled by the following: MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialist. This position involves mobile outreach and intervention to individuals in distress, aiming to offer peer support, guidance, and assistance during their crisis moments. The primary objective is to promote recovery, reduce the risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health resources and services.    Day in the Life  Partner with Crisis Interventionists to provide crisis support services in the community Provide support and assist in building trust and rapport with people in crisis Encourage individuals/families to be actively involved with planning and treatment Develop understanding and management of wellness and triggers Explore and link individual/families with natural and community supports Provide crisis intervention, first aid and emergency procedures, as needed Maintain accurate and thorough records of all service activities according to Common Ground procedures Be willing to share personal experiences in navigating the system and movement through the recovery process as appropriate Be willing to assist transitioning to less intense services by mentoring towards recovery Act as a role model in recovery and the development of coping skills All electronic or hard copy documents are signed prior to end of shift   What you need to apply  High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist   What Makes Us Different? Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment Opportunity for professional growth Smaller Units/Manageable workloads Team orientated environment An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all   For your hard work  Generous paid time off (for eligible employees) Shift premiums (for eligible employees) Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)   Competitive wages       Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.    Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope,

Job Title:  Certified Peer Support Specialist                                          Department:  BridgeWays Job Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To:  Clinical Manager                                     Pay Range:  Minimum: $ 15.00 Midpoint: $18.75 Maximum: $22.50   Why work here: At MRC Industries, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes professional growth. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community engagement. Join a team committed to fostering inclusivity and making a positive impact on people's lives.   Job Summary:  Working as a Peer Specialist, you will be responsible for modeling a recovery-based lifestyle and sharing your personal story and experience to help people receiving services or experiencing mental illness achieve their own recovery. Assists Case Managers in providing support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse.  Assists team with the intake process, facilitates and leads peer groups.  Assists individuals in completing pre-plan paperwork, identifying recovery goals, determining interventions and strategies, linking to and coordinating transportation to necessary appointments.  Assists in health and medication related issues with providers, assists with focus groups to assess satisfaction and outcomes and ensures all required documentation is maintained.  Provides advocacy and support to those using community-based groups that support recovery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist individuals in identifying recovery goals that will help them reach their desired life outcomes. Assist individuals in determining interventions and strategies based on their recovery goals that we can assist them with through the use of support, education, motivation and direct skills training. Be an active member of the Person-Centered process for the individuals you are working with. Provide advocacy and support for those using community-based groups that support recovery. Assist individuals with linking to and coordinating transportation to necessary appointments. Assist individuals with discussing medication and health issues during doctor appointments to explore approaches to increased wellness. Observe and document progress individuals make toward meeting recovery goals and desired life outcomes. Assist with focus groups of people served to receive customer input on satisfaction and outcomes. Assure required documentation

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, performs peer related functions and tasks that assist Monroe Community Mental Health Authority in providing comprehensive services to consumers in the designated program. Peer-delivered support services are programs and services that provide individuals with opportunities to learn and share coping skills and strategies, move into more active assistance and away from passive roles, and to build and/or enhance self-esteem and self-confidence. Peer specialist services provide individuals with opportunities to support, mentor and assist beneficiaries to achieve community inclusion, participation, independence, recovery, resiliency and/or productivity. Peers are individuals who have a unique background and skill level from their experience in utilizing services and supports to achieve their personal goals of community membership, independence and productivity. Peers have a special ability to gain trust and respect of other beneficiaries based on shared experience and perspectives with disabilities, and with planning and negotiating human services systems. High School Diploma or GED. State of Michigan Peer Support Certification.*   *State Certification is required for this position. Exceptions may be permitted where a staff development plan has been implemented to enroll, train and receive State certification within three months of hire.