Peer Support

Compass Behavioral Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 23,419 - 29,811; Full time

Job summary

Compass Behavioral Health in Garden City, KS is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist. This entry-level, full-time role supports clients in recovery, using your lived experience to guide goals and services within the community.

You’ll join an interdisciplinary team and receive training. A driver’s license and CPR/First Aid will be pursued; on-site support remains available in Garden City.

Qualifications

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with community resources.
• Able to work with adults experiencing SPMI and their families.
• Self-identifies as current or former consumer of mental health services.
• Will complete state training and maintain requirements within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services and assist clients in determining recovery goals.
• Deliver individualized community-based services promoting self-determination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lived experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Compass BH Garden City CSS Building - Garden City, KS 67846Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $21.64 HourlyJob Shift: AnyPeer Support

Full Time

Monday - Friday

You’ve walked a mile in their shoes - now solidly in recovery. Now, you’re ready to help someone else achieve the same level of stability!

Compass Behavioral Health is looking for compassionate and supportive Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our dedicated interdisciplinary team, providing peer support services and assisting clients with determining personal goals for recovery.

We will train the right individual- this individual must have "lived experience" with mental health or addiction services and be solidly in recovery for at least one year.

In this dynamic role, you will use your experience and knowledge to provide highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Addiction issues. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider Compass Behavioral Health, where we put people first!

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Has a high school diploma or equivalent. Is familiar with community resources. Possesses good interpersonal skills. Possesses an interest and investment in working with adults who experience a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and their families. Must self identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services. Has the ability to work as a member of a treatment team in providing a continuum of services to consumers and their families. Has completed or will complete any required training within six months of employment with Compass Behavioral Health and maintain State training requirements. Is supervised by a QMHP.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Will obtain training and certification (if authorized) per the State of Kansas contract. This position requires a current, valid Driver’s License. Will obtain CPR and First Aid Training and renew training annually. Will attend any other training and certifications directly related to this position.