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Community Mental Health Authority

Peer Support Specialist AMHS/ACT

Pay: $43,763/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Lansing, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 15 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$49,424 / year median in Michigan

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

CMHA-CEI

is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Coordinator, provides an enhanced level of support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders within the ACT model. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers in accordance with the community-based approach to comprehensive assertive team treatment and support for adults with serious mental illness. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI's mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Possession of high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency required. One year of experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments required. Applicants must have experienced a significant disruption in their lives from the onset of a severe mental illness, have had treatment for the mental illness (preferably with Community Mental Health Authority) and are now in recovery. Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within one (1) year of hire through the mandatory MDCH Peer Support Specialist certification program. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both orally and in writing is required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to communicate their personal story such that they can be a strong advocate, instill hope, and diminish the stigma for others in recovery through the interview process.

Conditional Employment Requirements:

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI's promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons.

CMHA-CEI

is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours:

$19.85 - $22.23 per hour. 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

Location:

Adult Mental Health Services/ACT, Louisa St., Lansing, Michigan.