Peer Support Specialist--Health Coach

Wellvance has many opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our community members by providing beneficial and cost-effective services to our consumers. Wellvance provides State funded public mental health services to Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda counties in northern Michigan. Services are provided to people with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I/DD), a Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and/or those who may be Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED).

The right person will have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of, follow and utilize agency policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within the organizational Job Description for this position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Board's coverage area and, at times, around different areas of the state. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Michigan, vehicle insurance as required by Michigan Law, and a good driving record; be a U.S. Citizen or have possession of necessary papers allowing holder to work legally within the United States.

A Pre-Employment Background Check will be conducted in the following areas: Criminal (Both State and Federal Finger Printing), Driving, Educational and Employment record verifications/inquiries.

Persons with Lived Experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance use disorders are encouraged to apply. EOE.

• PTO (paid time off) Accrual Program
• Paid Holidays
• BC/BS PPO Medical Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Payment Assistance
• Term Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC

• If you are having issues applying for a position or have questions about applying, email hr@wellvance.org

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum six months of sustained recovery from nicotine products, two years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Possess good verbal skills with the ability to engage consumers and their families in services.
• Maintain the philosophy, mission, vision, values, standards, policies, and procedures of AVCMHA.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, Microsoft Office, general office equipment, and Electronic Health Record.
• Good organizational, analytical, and judgment skills to manage time, prioritize, work independently, and handle multiple tasks.
• Display empathy and understanding upon receipt of complaints, forwarding to proper resources.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Maintain all required trainings and certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain State certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Possess a valid US driver's license.

Work Schedule

• Up to 40 hours per week, schedule based on client need.
• Ability to travel between offices and local offsite locations may be required.

Using lived experience with behavioral health issues, intellectual/developmental challenges, and/or substance use recovery, Peer Support Specialist/Health Coach must have a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community and will guide, coach and mentor others who are working towards recovery in a tobacco cessation program. Peer Support Specialist/Health Coach will work within a whole health integration program, increasing awareness of the importance of addressing tobacco use and to create a strong peer support network that encourages mental health consumers to make a positive healthy lifestyle change by addressing smoking and tobacco use.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Provide community-based health advocacy supports, tobacco cessation education, and information at health fairs as advocates for mental health.
b. Community Recovery Coach will work within a multi-faceted smoking cessation program, and as outreach workers, delivering presentations about smoking at mental health programs and brief tobacco feedback sessions to individuals at these programs.
c. Increase awareness of the importance of addressing tobacco use and to create a strong peer support network that encourages mental health consumers to make a positive healthy lifestyle change by addressing smoking and tobacco use.
d. Provide additional support for members who had recently quit smoking through daily phone calls and support groups.