Peer Support Specialist - Honor Community Health

Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County. 

IMPORTANT: All applications MUST be completed in its entirety to be considered.

*NOTE: All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Project Director for the CCBHC the CCBHC Peer Support Specialist the Peer Support Specialist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary case management team by providing services for individuals experiencing serious mental illness. The Peer Support Specialist works closely with individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders, acting as a mentor while providing support and assistance to individuals in the following areas: sharing lived experience, achieving community inclusion, participation, independence, recovery, resiliency, and/or productivity.

Essential Functions

1. Supports individuals in acquiring and practicing all activities of daily life.
2. Connects individuals to medically necessary and clinically indicated services including, and not limited to; DHS, Social Security, food and clothing banks, and other community resources using agency or personally owned vehicle, as assigned.
3. Facilitates wellness groups and support individuals in those groups in gaining access to community programs and HCH services as they are indicated, especially physical health care and dental services.
4. Promote client decision-making that supports self-determination and participate in the person-entered-planning (PCP) process.
5. Assist individuals with the implementation of their goals and objectives identified in the PCP.
6. Attend outings intended to enhance socialization and provide instruction-based assistance including teaching, prompting, modeling, monitoring encouragement, and general support to persons served.
7. Utilize a Trauma-Informed approach to deliver services.
8. Provide transportation assistance to individuals served as needed.

1. Attend team meetings and receive assignments from supervisor.
2. Aid and provide partnership in: developing the advance directive; learning about and pursuing alternatives to guardianship; and developing, implementing, and providing ongoing guidance for advocacy and support groups.

1. Completes all required documentation, including progress notes, contact notes, and National Outcome Measures (NOMs), completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS policy.
2. Accounts for scheduled work hours through billing, productivity, or other approved methods of documentation.
3. Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations.

1. Maintain compliance with quality care initiatives including Meaningful Use (MU), Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
2. Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.
3. Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.

1. Fulfills mandatory education requirements of CNS including evidence-based programs, internal training, and community education.
2. Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.  

What are we looking for?

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior paid or volunteer experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Prior experience as a peer support specialist.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License
• Transportation or Automobile accessibility with current automobile/vehicle insurance meeting agency policy requirements
• Meet eligibility requirements for State of Michigan Peer Support Specialist Certification
• Those with lived experience are welcome to apply
• Obtain and maintain State of Michigan certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) within one year of employment.
• Proficient with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and community effectively, professionally, and courteously.
• Ability to work closely with persons with mental or physical limitations.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Intermediate time management, problem-solving, customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working for a community health center or Federally Qualified Heath Center preferred
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Creating an excellent patient experience
• Patient focused mindset

What do we Offer?

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 4-6 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
• Paid Time off for Part-Time Employees
• Paid Diversity Day and Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• LifeMart Discount Program for all employees
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Clinicians
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• License Reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness to all Full-Time Employees
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) for licensed health care providers and offers up to $50,000 toward student loans

Why work for Honor?

• Honor is a patient directed and community driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
• We ensure that patients come first by providing enabling services to assist patients with specific barriers to care such as transportation, translation, food security, and other social services.
• Our staff is passionate about providing all members of the community with access to quality health care regardless of their situation.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal record check and reference check.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people and patients is one of our greatest strengths, and inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver the best services to our employee and patients. Honor Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

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