Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Services

Paycom - ATS; Missouri; On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover, a nonprofit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join its Peer Services program. You will share lived experience to support recovery, link clients to groups, employment and wellness activities, and participate in individualized treatment planning with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completed Missouri Peer Specialist training, a valid driver's license, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete Peer Specialist training through Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB).
• Must have valid driver’s license, appropriate auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent customer service with a recovery-focused approach.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Share lived experience of resilience to model recovery for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges.
• Link clients with support groups and community resources (employment, health activities).
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to tailor individual treatment plans.
• May participate in mutual support/education groups.
• May assist with client transportation and safeguard PHI (written and electronic).

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

GSuite

Job description

# Peer Support Specialist - Crisis ServicesFlory Center A - Lees Summit, MO 64086## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st ShiftEducation LevelHigh School or GEDTravel PercentageRoad 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**About our Peer Services Program**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 models successful recovery behaviors for individuals with a mental health diagnoses 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.* Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation.**Requirements of the Position:*** High school diploma or GED equivalent required.* Will have to be willing to work Monday-Friday 11A-7:30P.* A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.* Must have life experiences with a substance use disorder and/or mental illness and have received appropriate services.* Must have successfully completed the Peer Specialist training through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and successfully passed the certification exam.* Must also 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 and Excel programs as well as 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.**