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Certified Peer Support Specialist - Pontiac

Common Ground
Pontiac, Michigan
$20-$21,5 an hour
Part-time

Description

Position at Common Ground Certified Peer Support Specialist 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 CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES Part-time : 16 hrs.

weekly, 4p - 12a / 12a - 8a, including some weekends and rotating holidays Contingent : various shifts based on agency needs, including some weekends and holidays About YouThe ideal Certified Peer Support Specialist thrives in a team environment and also 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, is 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
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • 1+ year experience working with people with disabilities
  • 30+ days ago
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