Centralized Intake Peer Support Specialist

Overview

Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Intake Peer Support Specialist 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.

• 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 So Fi
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

• 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

• 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 lead 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!