AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority 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. AVCMHA 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.Excellent Benefit Package includes:
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
Requirements:
BA degree in Human Services or related field, preferred or
AA degree in Human Services or related field acceptable to Accreditation Body with three years supervisory experience and working in behavioral health
Minimum six months of sustained recovery, two years preferred.
The Peer Support Specialist is an individual with an understanding of and respect for an individual’s unique path to recovery. Using lived experience with behavioral health issues, intellectual/developmental challenges, and/or substance use recovery, Peer Support Specialists must have a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community and will guide, coach and mentor others who are working towards recovery. Peer Support Specialist will provide valuable support and experiential knowledge based on their own wellness and recovery, to deliver cost-effective services, and to act as role models to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences to help provide a welcoming atmosphere, skills training and instruction to individuals to develop an authentic peer-to-peer relationship. Peer Support Specialist will work within a whole health integration program, increasing awareness of the recovery issues and working to create a strong peer support network that encourages mental health consumers to make a positive healthy lifestyle change. Will coordinate and/or co-facilitate groups to include recovery issues, coping strategies, wellness tools and other resources. Peer Support Specialist provides structured, scheduled activities that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, and enhancement of community living skills.*If you are having issues applying for a position or have questions about applying, email hr@avcmh.org
