Centralized Intake Peer Support Specialist (Floater)

Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Intake Peer Support Specialist (Floater) to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! We are looking for Game Changers! The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. Benefits of Being a Superhero!

Benefits:

Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption. Generous 401K retirement plan 3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO) Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row. 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off) Wellness Programs We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer. We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication. Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate. Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi. Student loan repayment options

Pet Insurance Qualifications:

Must be eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist and obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Be at least 18 years of age. Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition. Have a strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Promotes and participates in activities that enhance consumer recovery such as community inclusion activities, advocacy and anti stigma, education opportunities, etc. Enhances engagement and outreach of new individuals by providing a welcoming, supportive intake experience and offering smooth transition from an individual's first access point for services to intake appointment and to ongoing program services. Direct services may include outreach and engagement in the office, acute care settings or in the community. It may also include, linkage to community supports, coordination with community partners, , in-home services, and advocacy. Attends team meetings and receives assignments from supervisor, team leader or designee. Assists team and staff in identifying program environments that are conducive to recovery; lending their unique insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis and what makes recovery possible. Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!