Job Title:
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Company: CENTRAL CITY Health
Location: Detroit, MI
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support services to clients experiencing mental illness, chronic health condition(s), and/or homelessness. The Peer Support Specialist is an active member of the integrated care team and functions as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills; serving as a patient advocate and providing information and support. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist patients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Through skill building and other supportive interventions, the Peer Support Specialist can assist fellow consumers/patients in effectively utilizing resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence. The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support services to clients experiencing mental illness, chronic health condition(s), and/or homelessness. The Peer Support Specialist is an active member of the integrated care team and functions as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills; serving as a patient advocate and providing information and support. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist patients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Through skill building and other supportive interventions, the Peer Support Specialist can assist fellow consumers/patients in effectively utilizing resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence. Education & Experience: * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. * Peer Support Specialist Certification required. * Current Michigan Chauffeur's Driver's License required. * Experience working with patients exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness. * Two (2) years of experience as a certified peer support specialist preferred. * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. If you are interested, please email your resume to jobs@.