Part Time Peer Support Specialist

4 days ago


Olathe, Kansas, United States Johnson County, Kansas Full time
Job Title: Part Time Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Part Time Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Johnson County Government. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide education and support to clients with mental illness, utilizing your own recovery experience to help others achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach, coach, and provide guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals
  • Assist individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participate in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills
  • Develop and maintain a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact
  • Participate in meetings related to care coordination and complete documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion
  • Serve as a role model for clients by identifying as a client of mental health services in an effort to help clients develop skills for coping and managing psychiatric symptoms

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working in a human services field are required
  • May require KS/MO drivers license, depending on department or agency
  • Complete Level I and Level II Peer Specialist training within the first year of employment

Working Conditions:

  • Lifting: requirement varies by assignment
  • Exposure to hazardous materials (bodily fluids)
  • All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation

Johnson County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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