Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States REDISCOVER Full time

Job Details
Job Location: Woodland Ave - Kansas City, MO
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    High School or GED
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Travel Percentage:    Up to 50%
Job Shift:    1st Shift

Make a Difference as a Peer Support Specialist with ReDiscover

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.

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 8:30am-5:00pm.
  • 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 the use of email.

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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