Veteran Peer Support Specialist

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 18,000 people annually.
We are offering a Veteran Peer Support Specialist position in our Adult Behavioral Health Program.

As a Veteran Peer within the Adult Behavioral Health Program, you will hold a market‑based compensation structure with an estimated hourly rate starting at $17.57. Full‑time hours run 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Monday–Thursday and 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Friday, with possible evening and weekend work.

• Deliver peer support services—as per Medicaid guidelines—to individual consumers or groups.
• Promote and model recovery, assist consumers in accessing community resources, improving health and wellness, continuing education, and pursuing meaningful work.
• Engage in public speaking and committee work within and outside the agency.

• Military veteran who is also a mental health consumer committed to personal recovery.
• Experience receiving mental health treatment and/or recovery support services.
• Preferably completed community mental health services.
• Willingness to use personal recovery experience as a vehicle for others’ recovery.
• Prepared to share personal stories publicly and in group settings.
• Ready to participate in training and supervision to enhance engagement skills.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record; able to obtain and retain a Chauffeur’s license per insurance requirements.
• Non‑judgmental, culturally competent, and sensitive to veterans and other people with mental illness.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with the public, and ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

Competitive salary, flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, 401(k) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and biweekly incentives.

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.