Youth Peer Support Specialist (25-166)

Position: Youth Peer Support Specialist

Req.#: 25-166

FTE: Full-time Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW

Department/Location: Care management adult mental health

Compensation:$17.24-$22.86Final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity skills education experience and credentials).

Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans 13 paid holidays Generous PTO Professional development Tuition reimbursement Professional License reimbursement Defined contribution retirement plan Employee Assistance program Life and voluntary life insurance options Short and Long term disability Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC STAR Loan Repayment Behavioral Health Loan Repayment MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network180 employees make a difference in peoples lives every day making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health substance abuse treatment coordination and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

We are seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist. The Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) will act as a support and resource for youth and young adults (YYA) receiving services in the behavioral health system. The YPSS will act as a key member of the treatment team by working with YYA one-on-one or in a group supporting them in achieving goals through shared activities and interventions. This position will support youth empowerment by assisting YYA in developing skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life while working collaboratively with other service team members involved in delivering the youths care.

This position is 40 hours a week Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some evenings dependent on schedules of individuals served. This assignment is based in-person at 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 and within the community.

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Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department ator.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.