Peer Support Driver (MNH Support Provider II)

Johnson County Kansas; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Driver in the Transportation Department at the Shawnee location. The driver supports clients in their recovery, transports them to work, school and medical appointments, and identifies as a client of mental health services to model coping skills.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and one year in human services; a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a human services field.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.
• Certification in peer support preferred.
• Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients to/from work, school and medical appointments.
• Uses in-vehicle software and pre-trip safety checks; maintains vehicle readiness.
• Serves as a role model by identifying as a client of mental health services.
• Provides coaching and guidance to help clients develop coping skills and independence.
• Responds to crises and monitors individuals’ mental and physical condition.

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 a Full-TimePeer 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 October 26th.

Job Description

Job duties include:

• Transports clients of JCMHC and JCDS to/from work, school and medical appointments utilizing county-owned vehicle; 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. Drivers License with acceptable driving record required.

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.