Community Behavioral Health Peer Responder

Ozark Center; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center in Joplin offers a Community-Focused Peer Support Specialist role dedicated to bridging community members with mental health and housing resources. The position emphasizes outreach, crisis intervention, and collaboration with law enforcement, social workers, and other professionals.

The role leverages lived experience to foster trust, reduce stigma, and provide trauma-informed, person-centered support during crises, with a commitment to respectful, compassionate care and flexible

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach and Engagement: Actively engage with community members to identify those in need of peer support services.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond promptly during crises, provide emotional support, active listening, and practical assistance.
• Resource Connection: Link individuals to mental health services, housing, and other community resources.
• Collaboration with Social Work Team: Work with Police Social Work team and coordinate services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ozark Center in Joplin offers a Community-Focused Peer Support Specialist role dedicated to bridging community members with mental health and housing resources. The position emphasizes outreach, crisis intervention, and collaboration with law enforcement, social workers, and other professionals.

The role leverages lived experience to foster trust, reduce stigma, and provide trauma-informed, person-centered support during crises, with a commitment to respectful, compassionate care and flexible