Peer Support Worker

PRAIRIE VIEW INC • Newton, KS

2d

About The Position

We’re seeking a compassionate and dependable Parent Support Worker to provide hands-on support to children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances (SED) and their families. In this role, you’ll work directly with caregivers in their homes, schools, and communities—helping them build skills, navigate services, and create more stable, supportive environments. What You’ll Do Provide direct parent support services in home, school, and community settings Coach and guide caregivers to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs Help families navigate the SED Waiver Program and available resources Support crisis situations in collaboration with case managers and care teams Facilitate parent support groups in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties Assess family strengths and connect them with appropriate community supports Collaborate with internal teams to support treatment goals and positive outcomes Assist with respite care services as needed What You Bring Experience working with children, adolescents, or families (mental health or social services preferred) Strong understanding of child/adolescent behavior and development Ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries Calm, steady approach in high-stress or crisis situations Strong communication and teamwork skills What Success Looks Like Families feel supported, informed, and more confident in managing their child’s needs Timely, accurate documentation of services (within 72 hours) Active participation in team meetings and treatment planning Meeting a 24-hour weekly billable service expectation Qualifications Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification, or ability to become certified upon being hired, in the State of Kansas to provide the Peer Support Worker service, which includes criminal, abuse/neglect registry and professional background checks, and completion of a state approved standardized basic training program Minimum Experience: Provider must self-identify as a present or former primary client of mental health services Must be at least 18 years of age Must have excellent communication skills listening, verbal, and written Must be able and willing to be flexible, a self starter, punctual, and have the ability to maintain a schedule Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license, be insurable through Prairie View insurance company, and be willing to provide transportation to patients as needed Must have ability to maintain professional boundaries with peers Must be proficient at basic keyboarding/word processing skills Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen and the Central Registry Screen for both adults and children

Requirements

• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families (mental health or social services preferred)
• Strong understanding of child/adolescent behavior and development
• Ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries
• Calm, steady approach in high-stress or crisis situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification, or ability to become certified upon being hired, in the State of Kansas to provide the Peer Support Worker service, which includes criminal, abuse/neglect registry and professional background checks, and completion of a state approved standardized basic training program
• Provider must self-identify as a present or former primary client of mental health services
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have excellent communication skills listening, verbal, and written
• Must be able and willing to be flexible, a self starter, punctual, and have the ability to maintain a schedule
• Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license, be insurable through Prairie View insurance company, and be willing to provide transportation to patients as needed
• Must have ability to maintain professional boundaries with peers
• Must be proficient at basic keyboarding/word processing skills
• Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen and the Central Registry Screen for both adults and children

Responsibilities

• Provide direct parent support services in home, school, and community settings
• Coach and guide caregivers to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs
• Help families navigate the SED Waiver Program and available resources
• Support crisis situations in collaboration with case managers and care teams
• Facilitate parent support groups in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties
• Assess family strengths and connect them with appropriate community supports
• Collaborate with internal teams to support treatment goals and positive outcomes
• Assist with respite care services as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees