Parent Peer Support Specialist

Central Kansas Mental Health Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kansas Mental Health Center is seeking a Parent Peer Support Specialist in Salina to assist families in recovery, coordinate with treatment teams, and support independent living through community resources and WRAP planning.

The role emphasizes lived experience, coping skills, and respectful engagement with clients, families, and partners, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and confidential, ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience raising a child with SED, SUD, or co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
• Ability to model coping techniques and boundaries.
• Knowledge of CKMHC programs and community resources for independent living.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or group Parent Peer Support.
• Assist families in setting recovery goals and completing IT plans.
• Document activities daily and attend required meetings.
• Collaborate with case managers and treatment teams.
• Advocate for recovery-based services and safety planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery knowledge

Communication with families

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the CBS CoordinatorPOSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: YES NOFLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt-level, –full-time, 12-month, employment-at-will position.PURPOSE: Parent Peer Support Specialists will assist and guide parents and patients within the CCBHC toward the identification and achievement of specific goals defined by the parent and patient and specified in the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP). Parent Peer Support Specialists will function as a role model to peers and provide one-on-one or group services to parents and mental health consumers and will assist individuals in restoring or expanding skills and strategies necessary to move forward in recovery and rehabilitation.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assist patients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions.Assist patients in working with their case manager or treatment team to determine the steps to take to achieve their goals and self-directed recovery.Share what skills, strengths, supports, and resources they have used in their recovery.Assist patients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure.Serve as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for any effective recovery-based services that will aid the patient in daily living.Utilize tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to assist patients in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans.Assist patients in identifying and effectively respond to or avoid identified precursors or triggers that result in functional impairments.Assist patients with regaining the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment, including discussing questions or concerns about medications, diagnoses, or treatment approaches with their clinician.Maintain productive relationships with peers, community partners, and state agencies and individuals, and assist in providing a positive image of the center to all entities.The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.Key Performance IndicatorsProvide Parent Peer Support Services for 100% of assigned Families as directed in the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP).All clinical contact, collaborative, and other documentation 100% complete and done day of service.All required trainings are completed on or before due dates.Adhere to CKMHC attendance expectations, six or fewer unplanned absences per year and less than 16 hours of unpaid time off per rolling calendar year. Except in rare cases PTO should be used for planned and unplanned absences.WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The environment is a typical office environment. While on location, work is generally performed indoors with ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment. This position may require the use of a personal vehicle for company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record. The work schedule will generally conform to either that of a part-time position or a full-time Monday-Friday 40-hour-per-week schedule.CONFIDENTIALITY: All CKMHC employees are expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and function within the highest ethical standards by exhibiting exemplary conduct.SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION: Salary commensurate with experience and CKMHC salary structure.PRIMARY LOCATION: Salina Campus and/or in the community.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:High School Diploma or equivalent.Have lived experience raising a child with a severe emotional disturbance (SED), substance use disorder (SUD), or co-occurring mental health diagnosis.Must model effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and appropriate boundaries.Have a working knowledge of CKMHC Community Based Services Programs and community resources necessary for independent living and teach those skills to other individuals with severe mental illness.Have knowledge of the Recovery Process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized mental health processes.Have the ability to effectively relate to clients, their families, and the public in a positive way.Must be eligible to attend the State mandated Peer Support Specialist training, successfully complete the training, and receive certification.Provide daily documentation of activities and participate in all required meetings.