What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Veteran's Services Non-Certified position at Easterseals MORC?
Why should you join Easterseals MORC?
Easterseals MORC recognizes that our employees are our greatest assets. We have been recognized and received several awards honoring our commitment to excellence relative to our human resources practices, including:
- Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
Want More?
As a full-time employee at Easterseals MORC you're eligible for the following benefits:
- We value diversity and believe in motivating employees to do their very best
- Our work environment encourages innovation and supports state-of-the-art evidence-based practice models to better support our mission
- We offer ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including providing up to $6500 for CME and ongoing training requirements.
- Continued professional development
- Company-paid laptop to do your job with ease
- Competitive salaries
- Bonus opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution
- Generous Vacation Time
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401K with company match
- Healthcare reimbursement
- Dependent reimbursement
- Wellness program and incentives
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Dress for your day
- Cutting edge technology
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Easterseals MORC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
1. Promotes and participates in activities that enhance individual recovery such as community inclusion activities, advocacy and anti stigma, education opportunities, etc.
2. Direct services may include outreach and engagement, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services, group facilitation and advocacy.
3. 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.
4. Promotes individual decision-making and participates in the person-centered planning process. Assists individuals in determining goals and objectives that will help reach recovery. Assists individuals in creating relapse prevention strategies (WRAP).
5. Assist consumers in obtaining services that suit their individual recovery needs.
Must meet the following requirmnets:
1. received services through Community Mental Health Organization
2. in recovery and/or willing to share your recovery story to assist with skill building, recovery/life goal setting, problem solving, utilizing WRAP and other self-help recovery tools, and serving as a model for personal recovery).
3. Posses a highschool diploma or GED.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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