Correctional Recovery Facilitator & Peer Mentor

Substance Abuse Center of Kansas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Substance Abuse Center of Kansas seeks Group Facilitators/Peer Mentors to support inmates at Winfield, Hutchinson, and El Dorado Correctional Facilities.

The role involves leading peer mentoring groups and individual sessions, delivering CBI-SUA groups using the UCCI curriculum, and coordinating recovery connections and skills-building activities to plan for release and community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Experience in group facilitation and peer mentoring.
• Knowledge of recovery resources and community services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred; LAC credentials beneficial.
• Background checks and KDOC approval required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead CBI-SUA Groups using the UCCI curriculum.
• Facilitate multiple groups of about 10 individuals.
• Coordinate recovery connections, skills building, and services.
• Plan for release and reintegration to the community.

Skills

Group facilitation

Customer service

Community resources

Recovery-oriented systems of care

Education

GED

Microsoft Office knowledge

Licensed Addiction Counselor beneficial

Tools

KDOC background checks

Driver’s license

Job description

Substance Abuse Center of Kansas seeks Group Facilitators/Peer Mentors to support inmates at Winfield, Hutchinson, and El Dorado Correctional Facilities.

The role involves leading peer mentoring groups and individual sessions, delivering CBI-SUA groups using the UCCI curriculum, and coordinating recovery connections and skills-building activities to plan for release and community reintegration.