Certified Peer Specialist Northside Community Support Program (Minneapolis, MN)

Certified Peer Specialist - Northside Community Support Program (Minneapolis MN)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our integrated wellness services team at our Northside Community support program. Northside Community support is a community support program offering wellness services to Hennepin County communities that are underserved. We are expanding the program into a wellness hub providing access and support for recovery. We provide access to various community-based services such as recreational activities support for job seekers housing support therapy occupational therapy Art ARMHS services and community events.

Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (remote work or community outreach available on Fridays)

Location: Northside Community Support: 1309 Girard Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications and past work experience.

• Certified Peer Specialist I: $20.00 - $21.60 hourly plus $1000 hiring bonus
• Certified Peer Specialist II: $22.00 - $23.76 hourly plus $1000 hiring bonus

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years we have been a leading community partner transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

• Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner. Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.
• Provide peer support to those dealing with substance use and/or mental health symptoms.
• Provide guidance encouragement education and skill-building around wellness planning crisis planning and self-advocacy to support the clients recovery goals.
• Provide services that help clients identify their strengths and to use their strengths to reach their treatment goals and identify and overcome barriers to participate in community resources.
• Provide peer support to those experiencing mental health symptoms and/or a history of chemical dependency.

Required Qualifications: Certified Peer Specialist I

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist OR Current MCB certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
• Have a High School Diploma GED or equivalent
• Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness
• Is a current or former consumer of mental health services
• Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills and have a strong dedication to recovery.
• Must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact if applicable.

Required qualifications: Certified Peer Specialist II

• Meet the Required Certified Peer Specialist I Qualifications (above)

AND the following:

• High school diploma and:
  • 4000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness Developmental disabilities ID or TBI
  • 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness DD ID or TBI requiring clinical supervision from a mental health professional once a week until 4000 hours of experience is met

OR

• Has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field
  • Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related field
  • Has 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness DD ID or TBI

OR

• Bachelors degree in a behavioral science or related field
• proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.

Required Certifications:

• Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist
• Current MCB certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

OR

• The ability to provide proof of certification within 30days of hire.

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit choice between company contribution to health savings account student loan repayment assistance or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporateds Training Institute offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience qualifications location and internal equity considerations.

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients staff and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQIA individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.