Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Services

Location: Chesterfield

# Peer Support Specialist
- Crisis Services Flory Center A
- Lees Summit, MO 64086## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift1st Shift Education Level High School or GEDTravel Percentage Road Warrior## Description
** Make a Difference as a
* Peer Support Specialist
* with Re Discover
** 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.
** Why ReDiscover?
*** 700+ dedicated professionals
* Over five decades of community impact
* A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth
** About our Peer Services Program
** 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.
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* What You’ll Do:

*** 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.
* Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality.  This may include providing written documentation.
** Requirements of the Position:
*** High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
* Will have to be willing to work  Monday-Friday 11A-7:30P.
* 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.
* 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 with training, collaboration, and meaningful work.
** Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people?  Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.*
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