Youth Peer Support Specialist - General Behavioral Health

Do you enjoy working in a diverse and multipurpose environment? The Youth Peer Support Specialist will act as a support and resource for youth with serious emotional disturbances who are receiving services in the behavioral health system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• MDCH Certified Peer Support Specialist within 6 months of hire and maintain throughout employment
• Must be between the age of 18-24 years old, current or prior involvement with the public mental health, child welfare, special education, and/or juvenile justice systems
• Possess knowledge of community services and resources including accessibility to public transportation
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of youth

Benefits

• Medical & prescription coverage with a minimal employee contribution
• 100% employer paid dental & vision coverage for all full time staff members & eligible dependents
• Employee life insurance & optional dependent life Insurance
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• 403(b) thrift plan with employer match after 1 year; fully vested after 2 years
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education & full licensure stipend
• Longevity pay after 3 years
• 160 hours of paid time off your 1st year, 200 hours your 2nd year, up to 280 hours
• 10 paid holidays