Job Description

About Us

Beginning Step has been providing high standard personalized care to our clients since 2006. As a CARF-accredited treatment center, and provider for the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality of care to those struggling with substance use disorders.

Our mission at Beginning Step is simple: to create a welcoming and supportive environment where our clients receive holistic person-centered care and are treated with professionalism and dignity at every stage of their recovery journey. We're passionate about what we do, and we believe that everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy and fulfilling life. We're committed to offering evidence-based treatment and personalized care to every client who walks through our doors.

At Beginning Step, we're not just a treatment center - we're a community. We're a team of dedicated professionals who work together to provide the best possible care to our clients, and we're currently looking for talented individuals who share our values and our mission to join our team and help us continue to grow.

If you're looking for a supportive and rewarding work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of others, Beginning Step is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to creating a brighter future for our clients and our community.

We are looking for individuals with a solid foundation in recovery and with a passion for helping others to assist clients in their recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Using a strengths-based model, the Housing Peer Mentor would provide empathetic and engaging support and coaching, as well as assisting the client to develop problem solving skills. It is imperative that the Housing Peer Mentor provide unconditional positive support in an empathetic and hopeful manner during the recovery journey.

Responsibilities include:

Actively identify and represent as a person in recovery. Provide advocacy for individuals who may need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to mental health, substance use, social, vocational, educational, housing, public income entitlements and other community services. Assist case manager by explaining purpose of linkage and reason for specific linkage recommendations. Conduct various recovery-based skill building groups. Collaborate with clients to create future planning goals. Assist house monitors with community oversight. Work cooperatively with other members of the treatment team. Report to assigned supervisor and actively seek out consultation whenever necessary or requested by supervisor. Work holidays when needed to maintain programming requirements. Maintain professional boundaries, etiquette, and attire. Attend weekly clinical meetings. Attend bimonthly staff meetings.
We offer a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, Simple IRA with company match, and life and disability insurance. Our work changes people's lives by integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. The hours for this position are primarily day shift but will require some evenings and weekends.

Applicant Requirements:

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (copy required upon interview)

Minimum of two years stable recovery

CPRM or ability to obtain MCBAP development plan required

CPRC credential preferred

Experience working with dual diagnosed clients

Experience in using a strengths-based model

Proficient use of computers with keyboard typing skills

Effective verbal and writing skills

CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire

Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

Reliable transportation

Able to lift and carry up to 30lbs

Meet Federal, State, and local criminal clearance requirements

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Work Location: In person