Empowering Peer Support Specialist — Make a Real Impact

Restoration Family Services, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

14 paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Restoration Family Services, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Peer Support Worker to empower clients on their recovery journey. You will provide support based on your lived experiences, help set personal goals, and work with the team to create individualized care plans.

This role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication, with travel to client homes for in-person support. A Peer Support certification and a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges, substance use recovery, or related life experiences.
• Completion of peer support certification as required by the organization or state.
• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to clients based on your lived experiences.
• Help clients set and achieve personal goals.
• Build trusting relationships and foster hope and empowerment.
• Collaborate with team to develop individualized care plans.
• Document client progress and maintain records.
• Travel to client homes to provide in-person support.

Skills

Lived experience

Strong communication

Active listening

Empathy

Reliability

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Restoration Family Services, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Peer Support Worker to empower clients on their recovery journey. You will provide support based on your lived experiences, help set personal goals, and work with the team to create individualized care plans.

This role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication, with travel to client homes for in-person support. A Peer Support certification and a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred.