Peer Support Part Time

Missouri Credentialing Board Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 19,934 - 28,391; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Job summary

A community mental health organization is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This full-time position involves supporting clients with mental health and substance use challenges by sharing personal experiences and assisting them in connecting with necessary resources. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and must have completed Peer Specialist training with certification. The role is crucial in promoting client recovery and wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable automobile.
• Completed Peer Specialist training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Share lived experience and model recovery behaviors.
• Link clients with support groups and community resources.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team on treatment plans.

Skills

Customer service skills with recovery focus

Strong written and oral communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

GSuite

Job description

Salary

Salary: $17.54 and increases with experience

Job Description

Job Description: Overview
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
2nd Shift
Education Level
High School or GED
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Description
Make a Difference as a Peer Support Specialist with ReDiscover

Join ReDiscover’s Peer Services program and be part of a mission‑driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non‑profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Why ReDiscover?

700+ dedicated professionals
Over five decades of community impact
A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

The Peer Services program is an expansion program dedicated to outreaching and connecting clients to services for mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our Peer Services provide support to clients using personal experiences to build rapport and engage in services that are offered.

What You’ll Do

• Share lived experience of resilience and recovery and model successful recovery behaviors for individuals with a mental health diagnosis and/or a substance use disorder.
• Link clients with support groups and other community resources, which may include connecting with health & wellness activities, finding and maintaining employment, or other activities that would support clients’ recovery goals.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop and modify individual client treatment plans.
• May participate and/or facilitate mutual support and education groups within specific ReDiscover programs.
• May assist with client transportation, which could include transporting individuals in personal vehicle.
• Safeguard Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintain confidentiality, including providing written documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Willing to work Monday‑Friday 10:30 am‑7:00 pm.
• Valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance, and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.
• Life experiences with a substance use disorder and/or mental illness and have received appropriate services.
• Successfully completed the Peer Specialist training through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and passed the certification exam; non‑certified applicants may be given a specific timeframe to attend training and obtain initial certification.
• Satisfy requirements for external community partners.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, and GSuite.

Grow With Us

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Peer Support Specialist with training, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Ready to Join a Team That’s Passionate About People?

Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.