Peer Support Worker

PRAIRIE VIEW INC • Newton, KS

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About The Position

Peer Support Workers use their lived experience with mental health recovery to walk alongside clients who are working toward stability, independence, and community integration. The goal is to help clients build coping skills, manage symptoms, stay engaged in treatment, and avoid hospitalization so they can remain active in their communities. Why This Role Matters Peer Support is often the difference between someone giving up and someone trying again. You’re not just offering services, you’re offering hope, connection, and a real example of what recovery can look like.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must be eligible to complete the Kansas Peer Support Specialist training and required background checks after hire.
• At least 18 years old.
• Good listening skills, clear verbal communication, and basic writing ability.
• Reliable, flexible, self-motivated, punctual, and able to stay organized while meeting expectations.
• Ability to maintain healthy, professional boundaries with peers and clients.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license, insurability under Prairie View’s policy, and willingness to transport clients when needed.
• Comfort with basic computer use and documentation.
• Ability to pass the KBI background check and Adult/Child Central Registry screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support services that promote hope, empowerment, and recovery
• Teach and model coping skills, daily-living strategies, and self-advocacy
• Support clients in navigating community resources, appointments, and treatment plans
• Document services accurately and on time
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold agency standards
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans.
• Delta Dental coverage, Vision Direct vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year
• Generous PTO accruals
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees