Peer/Family Support Partner
Do you have a passion for assisting individuals in their transition from homelessness to services and housing? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Peer/Family Support Partner!
What You Will Be Doing
Working as a Peer/Family Support Partner you will be supporting individuals with a mental health or a co-occurring mental health/substance use disorder who are homeless or living in supportive housing. Additionally, the candidate will lead group activities and discussions as well as enter data into a secure electronic mental health record. The candidate will join a team of recovery minded staff to develop and implement a seamless system for rapid re-housing and stabilization services by providing peer-centered services, relationship-based support services and resource connections. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a variety of settings and have basic computer skills as well as the willingness and capacity to share personal recovery experiences and the ability to encourage others. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their experience in relationship to the types of guidance, support and mentoring activities they will provide and be generally recognized and accepted to peers.
What We Require
High School diploma or GED with at least two years of work experience is required. Experience in community mental health or a transitional housing setting is preferred. Peer Support Specialist Certificate or Recovery Coach Professional, or the ability to obtain the certificate(s).
Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.
Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.
We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!
Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
We look forward to meeting you!
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts - Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.
Working Conditions - Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.