CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST/PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST (Veteran)
Company: Muskegon County
Location: Muskegon
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Description of Work
A Peer Support Specialist, under general review of various
HealthWest program supervisors, provides a welcoming atmosphere,
skills training, and instruction to individuals receiving services
who may be living with mental illness, developmental disabilities,
and/or substance abuse issues. An employee in this class
coordinates and/or co-facilitates groups including group outings
into the community, motivating individuals toward greater community
inclusion, and achieving personal goals; and/or co-facilitating
groups in skills training, dual diagnosis, recovery issues,
substance abuse issues, and other groups as assigned. A Peer
Support Specialist facilitates individual's care by building
relationships and meeting with the individuals receiving services,
their guardians, families, support systems, AFC staff, and other
key persons in the individual's life. This employee transports
individuals receiving services, completes necessary documentation
which includes communicating effectively in both oral and written
form and maintaining accurate records, including utilizing basic
computer software and performs other related duties as
assigned.
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED AND MUST BE A VETERAN
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of
the General Educational Development (GED) test; AND Have a minimum
of six (6) months paid or unpaid experience within the past five
(5) years as a peer advocate in a mental health system, which can
included leading groups, participating on workgroups or committees
and involvement in program development.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/substance use disorders
required.
3. Been a consumer of a Community Mental Health agency at some time
in their life.
4. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed
Services valued
5. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
6. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to
carry out job duties of this classification.
NOTE: Must obtain certification approved by the State of Michigan
as a Peer Specialist within one (1) year of employment.
Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work
activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing
thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A Peer Support Specialist works within the Client Services offices
and program location of HealthWest, with considerable travel
required throughout the County by use of personal resources.
Additional Information
EVALUATION CONTENT
Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer
criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment
of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of
employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal
background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a
probationary period before the appointment will be considered
permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or
action taken by the County regarding the applicants employment
application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human
Resources Department.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list
from which to fill present and future vacancies in this
classification in the County system. For each opening, the
Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the
required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in
effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS
ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THATRECOGNIZES QUALIFYING
MILITARY SERVICE
Non-bargaining employees will become eligible for County benefits
the first of the month following one (1) full month of continuous
employment. Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan
Single Plan: $1,400 Deductible, $675 Employer Contribution.
2 or more people: $2,800 Deductible, $1,350 Employer
Contribution
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of
benefits
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)
High Deductible Plan (HD)* This plan is only optional if the
employee is not eligible for the HSA
Single Plan: $500 Deductible
2 or more people: $1,000 Deductible
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous
employment Dental Insurance 15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous
employment Vision Insurance 15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous
employment Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) Pension through
MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution.
There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.
Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of
Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.
Life Insurance and AD & D Equal to employee annual salary to next
highest $1,000. Max $200,000
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous
employment Long Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer
paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous
employment Sick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per
pay period
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use
on the 90th day of employment. Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated
.500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20
years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for
accumulation chart.
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use
upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County
service. Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout Employee may elect up to 40
hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash.
Future accruals only. Personal Days 2 days per fiscal year, unused
days will be forfeited
Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible
County service Holidays 12 days
COLA/Longevity All employees are eligible for COLA based on the CPI
and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $250 after 5 years
of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service
will add $50 to the payment. Maximum payment amount is $1,250
Voluntary Benefits
(100% employee paid) Aflac, 457 Investment options, Section 125
(available for Health and Childcare reimbursement), Voluntary Life
Insurance
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous
employment Public Student Loan Forgiveness County employees may be
eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) &
Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF). Eligibility is determined by the
U.S. Department of Education. Wellness Program Muskegon County
offers a holistic wellness program which focuses on the five areas
of wellness: physical, financial, social/emotional, community and
career wellbeing.
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Are you a Veteran or served in the armed services?
02
Do you have a minimum of six (6) months paid or unpaid experience
within the past five (5) years as a peer advocate in a mental
health system, which can include leading groups, participating in
workgroups or committees and involvement in program
development?
Required Question
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