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Peer Support Specialist
Disability Network Mid-Michigan (DNMM)
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Reports To: Community Services Program Manager
Position Overview
The Peer Support Specialist helps people with disabilities achieve maximum community inclusion, participation, and independence through the development of a peer mentor program and the facilitation of advocacy and social networking groups.
The primary focus of this position is to encourage and enhance social relationships between people with disabilities and help build strong peer networks throughout DNMM’s service area.
Essential Responsibilities
- Organize peer groups to encourage and enhance the development of social relationships between people with disabilities.
- Provide ongoing guidance for existing advocacy and support groups.
- Promote the development of peer networks throughout DNMM’s service area.
- Complete documentation and billing as required by contracts or funding sources.
- Travel throughout DNMM’s 12-county service area.
- Attend agency meetings and trainings as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The individual in this position is expected to demonstrate the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Knowledge of and experience working with people with disabilities.
- Familiarity with a Person-Centered Service provision approach.
- Familiarity with Mandated Reporter guidelines.
- Effective communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Effective documentation skills.
- Computer skills.
- Effective presentation and public speaking skills.
- Diplomacy skills to assist in resolving consumer or customer dissatisfaction.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to relate well to individuals with a variety of cognitive and functional abilities.
Education
Minimum:
- High school diploma.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience, Training & Special Qualifications
The original job description does not list any additional minimum or preferred experience, training, or special qualifications beyond the education, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
Quality & Performance Standards
The Peer Support Specialist is expected to:
- Manage multiple projects at one time.
- Consistently meet deadlines.
Schedule
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Employees are expected to fulfill the requirements of their job within the workweek and work the authorized hours of the position each week.
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours may be necessary to meet the needs of the position.
Travel
Regular travel throughout DNMM’s 12-county service area is required.
Travel may often include low-income neighborhoods.
Approximate Time Spent on Responsibilities
- 40% – Face-to-face contact
- 30% – Paperwork, documentation, and planning
- 20% – Travel
- 10% – Agency meetings and training
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Factors
No specific physical factors are listed for this position.
Working Conditions
Regular travel is required, often to low-income neighborhoods.
Work settings may include:
- Office environments
- Consumer homes
- Other environments as needed to fulfill the requirements of the position
Other Duties
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities or responsibilities required for this position.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20