Part-time Certified Peer Specialist - COMCARE

Sedgwick County • Wichita, KS

17d • $19

About The Position

Provide goal-directed, medically necessary peer support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness to assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must self-identify as a present or former consumer of mental health services.
• Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
• Must have personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain designation as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the State of Kansas, including completion of all required training within 6 months of hire.
• Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.
• Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Designation as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the State of Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Peer Support using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being.
• Help consumers regain the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment.
• Share “lived experience” and model successful behavior and strategies.
• Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or patient-run activities and related supports.
• Peer Support will make sure that groups are self-contained, and goal directed to assist consumers in minimizing or resolving the effects of mental and emotional impairments.
• Peer Support will make sure that group facilitation is conducted with a recovery focus and using strategies for effective facilitation.
• Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment, and patient response to treatment within prescribed timelines.
• Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records as required and/or recommended.
• Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record.
• Enter AIMS data as needed.

Benefits

• Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED