Peer Support Driver (MNH Peer Support Provider II)

Johnson County Kansas; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson County Government’s Transportation Department in Shawnee, KS seeks an On-Call Peer Support Driver to transport clients to work, school, and medical appointments using county sedans. The role supports recovery by identifying as a client of mental health services and guiding clients toward coping strategies.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and one year in human services. A driver’s license may be required; background checks are standard.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a human services field are required.
• KS/MO driver’s license may be required depending on department or agency.
• Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients to/from work, school and medical appointments in county-owned sedans.
• Uses in-vehicle software and pre-trip safety checks to ensure safe, timely rides.
• Acts as a role model by identifying as a client of mental health services to help clients develop coping skills.
• Provides guidance and support on skills to enable productive lives and links clients to treatment options.
• Provides or coaches on personal care needs, crisis interventions, and monitors/administrates medications as prescribed.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery support

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Johnson County Mental Health Center Transportation Department is currently looking for an On-CallPeer Support Driverto work in the Transportation Department at the Shawnee location. The successful candidate will demonstrate recovery expertise in mental illness by successfully supporting others in their recovery and have the ability to demonstrate their own efforts at recovery. The candidate must self-identify as a present or former client of mental health services.First review of applications will be May 22nd.

Job Description

Job duties include:

• Transports clients of JCMHC and JCDS to/from work, school and medical appointments utilizing county-owned sedans; arrives at destinations on time and safely while following all traffic laws; communicates vehicle/passenger concerns to dispatchers/supervisors.
• Utilizes in-vehicle software to navigate assigned routes; utilizes pre-trip maintenance/safety checklists to ensure vehicles are fueled, cleaned/safe etc; manages in-vehicle software which tracks rides and payments; transports vehicles to/from maintenance for scheduled service.
• Serves as a role model for clients by identifying as a client of mental health services in an effort to help clients develop skills for coping and managing psychiatric symptoms.
• Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact.
• Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working in a human services field are required. May require KS/MO driver’s license, depending on department or agency.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Certification in peer support preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Lifting: requirement varies by assignment.

Exposure to hazardous materials (bodily fluids).

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.