Certified Peer Support Specialist - Full Time - Substance Use Disorder Program

REDISCOVER•Kansas City, MO

20d

About The Position

ReDiscover is hiring a full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist for its Peer Services program, an outreach program that connects clients with services for mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The organization is a nonprofit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri. Peer Support Specialists use personal experiences to build rapport, engage clients in services, and support recovery. The role is based at Bannister BTOP in Kansas City, Missouri, with local travel of up to 75%. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ReDiscover offers training, collaboration, and meaningful work to support professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Willingness to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Valid automobile driver's license, appropriate automobile insurance, and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for work use.
Personal life experience with a substance use disorder and/or mental illness, and having received appropriate services.
Successful completion of Peer Specialist training through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and passing the certification exam. Non-certified hires may be given a specific timeframe to attend training and obtain initial certification.
Ability to satisfy requirements for external community partners.
Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including typing/keyboarding and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and GSuite.

Responsibilities

Share lived experience of resilience and recovery and model successful recovery behaviors for individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or substance use disorders.
Connect clients with support groups and community resources, including health and wellness activities, employment support, and other activities that advance their recovery goals.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and modify individual client treatment plans.
Participate in or facilitate mutual support and education groups within ReDiscover programs, as needed.
Assist with client transportation, which may include transporting individuals in a personal vehicle.
Safeguard written and electronic Protected Health Information and maintain confidentiality, including through written documentation.