Peer Support Specialist - Community Outreach

Who is LCMHA?

LCMHA (Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority) provides or manages a full array of services to adults and children with mental health and/or emotional disturbances, persons with substance use disorders, and persons with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a path to resilience, recovery, wellness, and self-determination for these individuals.

What would this job entail?

The Peer Support Specialist - Community Outreach leads community-based activities supporting and responding to the needs of people with substance use, mental illness, and/or intellectual disabilities. Specifically, this individual will:

• Participate in community coalitions, public events, and community education opportunities;
• Connect with individuals who may be experiencing substance use, mental illness, and/or intellectual disability and supporting them in accessing resources and ongoing services;
• Ensure all projects prioritize community member input and involvement at all levels.;
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

The qualifications for this position are:

• Certification through CCAR or Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (desired)
• Lived experience with a substance use disorder, mental illness, and/or intellectual disability and current stability/recovery
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• A valid U.S. driver's license
• No specific type of previous work experience is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of community health and human service systems of Lenawee County.
• Knowledge of accessibility and equity best practices, including working with diverse populations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good written communication and grammatical skills
• The ability to demonstrate absolute discretion with confidential information
• Basic computer knowledge (such as familiarity with email and internet use) and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).

Why work for LCMHA?

We have been around for over 40 years providing services to some of the most vulnerable members of the Lenawee County community. We feel a responsibility to identify needs and work with our community partners to identify solutions. We have been leaders in implementing system change.

The hourly wage for this position is $19.64 for non-certified.

The hourly wage for this position is $21.40 for certified.