Peer Support Specialist - KCATC

Peer Support Specialist - KCATC

Join ReDiscover’s Peer Services program and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years.

As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

• 700+ dedicated professionals
• Over five decades of community impact
• A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

The Peer Services program is an expansion program dedicated to outreaching and connecting clients to services for mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our Peer Services provide support to clients using personal experiences to build rapport and engage in services that are offered.

• Share lived experience of resilience and recovery and models successful recovery behaviors for individuals with a mental health diagnoses and/or a substance use disorder.
• Link clients with support groups and other community resources, which may include connecting with health & wellness activities, finding and maintaining employment, or other activities that would support clients’ recovery goals.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop and modify individual client treatment plans.
• May participate and/or facilitate mutual support and education groups within specific ReDiscover programs.
• May assist with client transportation, which could include transporting individuals in personal vehicle.
• Safeguard Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Will have to be willing to work Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with some flexibility.
• A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.
• Must have life experiences with a substance use disorder and/or mental illness and have received appropriate services.
• Must have successfully completed the Peer Specialist training through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and successfully passed the certification exam. Individuals who are non-certified at time of hire may be given a specific timeframe to attend training and obtain initial certification.
• Must also satisfy requirements for external community partners.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.

Grow With Us – We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Peer Support Specialist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Mental Health Care