What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist - Certified position at Family Medical Center of Michigan?
Calling all Peer Support/Recovery Specialists!!!
Come join a successful Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program! Our busy health center in Temperance, Michigan has a full time opportunity for an experienced Peer Support/Recovery Specialist!
We are looking for a peer support specialist who has personal lived experience with substance use disorder, who has a successfully maintained recovery for at least 2 years.
The Peer Support/Recovery Specialist will utilize their personal experiences as a primary consumer of SUD rehabilitation to relate to consumers using our services in a positive, impactful way
The Peer Support/Recovery Specialist will support the consumer in accessing community resources; in developing recovery plans as well as providing education on sustainable substance use recovery.
Monday - Friday full time position.
$400 Sign-On Bonus
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification as peer support specialist
- Personal “Lived” Experience as a primary consumer in recovery from substance use required
- Minimum two year of solid recovery from all substances required (per new state peer support training requirements)
- Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Valid Drivers’ License and current auto insurance
Family Medical Center of Michigan is an EEO/AA/ADA/D/V Employer'
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.25 - $19.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Public Health
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Peer Support Recovery Specialist: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- peer support certification? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
