Family-Focused Peer Support Specialist

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Direct impact on lives

Job summary

University Health KC is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide support to clients facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. In this community-based role, you will leverage your lived experience to inspire hope and connect families to essential services.

The ideal candidate will work directly with clients and their families, helping them navigate their recovery journey and meet their personal goals. This position requires reliable transportation and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passion for working with diverse populations and creating an inclusive environment.
• Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use recovery.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assist clients with setting and reaching their personal goals.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to prevent hospitalizations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Passion for working with diverse populations

Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use recovery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University Health KC is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide support to clients facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. In this community-based role, you will leverage your lived experience to inspire hope and connect families to essential services.

The ideal candidate will work directly with clients and their families, helping them navigate their recovery journey and meet their personal goals. This position requires reliable transportation and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.