ACT Peer Support Specialist: Community Recovery Advocate

Central Kansas Mental Health Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kansas Mental Health Center seeks a dedicated ACT Peer Support Specialist to deliver community-based peer support and collaborate with the ACT team to promote recovery for patients.

Qualified candidates self-identifying as current or former service users will support clients in expanding skills and strategies for independent living, while maintaining timely documentation and coordinating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Must self-identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services.
• Must be eligible to attend state mandated Peer Support Specialist training and certification.
• Provide daily documentation of activities and participate in required meetings.
• Knowledge of CKMHC Community Based Services Programs and resources for independent living.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services in community settings.
• Collaborate with ACT team to develop and implement recovery plans.
• Document activities daily and participate in required meetings.

Skills

Peer support

Community resources knowledge

Recovery process knowledge

Boundary setting

Coping techniques

Client relations

Documentation

Training eligibility (peer specialist)

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Central Kansas Mental Health Center seeks a dedicated ACT Peer Support Specialist to deliver community-based peer support and collaborate with the ACT team to promote recovery for patients.

Qualified candidates self-identifying as current or former service users will support clients in expanding skills and strategies for independent living, while maintaining timely documentation and coordinating with diverse teams.