Crisis Diversion Services Certified Peer Support (Community Response Team) Diversion

South County Mental Health Center; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Mental Health Center is seeking a dedicated crisis diversion peer support specialist to join our Community Response Team. The role involves mobile emergency services in community settings and diversion-site work, with a 3pm–Midnight schedule from Wednesday to Saturday.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of personal recovery experience. Training toward Kansas certification, including becoming a Certified Peer Specialist, is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years demonstrated personal recovery experience.
• Training to become certified through the State of Kansas, including becoming a Certified Peer Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile emergency services in community settings as part of the Community Response Team.
• Deliver services within the diversion site.
• Work schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, 3pm to Midnight.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crisis Diversion Services Certified Peer Support (Community Response Team) Diversion

Location: Independence

Full Time

Hourly position: starting wage is $20.23/ hour (includes an additional $1 per hour for shift differential).

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 3pm to Midnight

This position consists of providing comprehensive mobile emergency services in community settings as a member of a specially trained community response team and services within the diversion site.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years demonstrated personal recovery experience. Selected applicant will receive training and support in becoming certified through the State of Kansas.

Training includes becoming a Certified Peer Specialist.