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Working Title:

Certified Peer Specialist (AA25200)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato003885_204_N - Certified Peer Specialist

Bargaining Unit / Union:

204: AFSCME - Health Care and Non-Professional

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$20.76 - $28.44

Job Description

This position exists to provide peer support services within the Center for Rural Behavioral Health, utilizing lived experience to foster resilience, enhance self-determination, and strengthen community connections while supporting individuals in their recovery journey.

Minimum Qualifications

• State Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (or ability to obtain within specified timeframe)
• Lived experience with mental health recovery
• Lived experience with substance use recovery
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally relevant and inclusive practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment
• Experience in program development
• Experience working in rural communities
• Experience with electronic health records
• Knowledge of local community resources
• Bilingual skills

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.

This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating. Employees must have an active, valid, and, applicable driver’s license if they drive a vehicle on state business. For further information, please refer to the Driver’s License and Record Check Policy (HR/LR Policy #1419), which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1419-hrpolicy-dlrchecks.pdf.

This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.60 to 299C.64 – Minnesota Child Protection Background Check Act. It is expected that the employee maintains the ability to pass applicable background check throughout employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the supervisor no later than the beginning of your next shift of any charges, allegations, convictions that may impact their standing under the applicable background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM;

Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM;
 

Telework

Yes, up to 20%. Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Mobile Work: A position where the employee travels continuously for work, or who performs work at multiple locations outside of an agency office, such as a field location or other site.

About

More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds, support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

Destination 2030, the University’s strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-06-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

11-20-2025

Close Date:

12-02-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Sarith Phan

Posting Contact Email:

sarith.phan@mnsu.edu