Peer Support Specialist: Recovery & Family Navigator

Truman Medical Centers; United States; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for Futures Family Support at The Loft at Crossroads. You’ll use your lived experience to help clients navigate behavioral health and substance use recovery, connecting families with essential services and helping them reach personal goals.

In a team-based role, you’ll provide crisis support, assist with individualized treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use recovery.
• Strong communication skills—verbal and written.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) within Missouri or obtain within 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Client Champion: work with clients in inpatient and outpatient settings to meet needs and coordinate care.
• Peer Support: use lived experience to inspire hope and support treatment planning.
• Crisis Response: respond quickly to crises and provide referrals as needed.
• Team Collaboration: work with interdisciplinary team to prevent relapses and optimize plans.
• Documentation: maintain accurate records and ensure timely submissions.
• Productivity: meet targets set by supervisor.
• Continuous Improvement: promote safe, inclusive care and quality improvements.
• Age-Appropriate Care: tailor approach to client age and development.
• Customer Service: maintain approachable and professional demeanor.
• Compliance: stay current on laws and standards and participate in trainings.

Connaissances

Lived experience

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

University Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for Futures Family Support at The Loft at Crossroads. You’ll use your lived experience to help clients navigate behavioral health and substance use recovery, connecting families with essential services and helping them reach personal goals.

In a team-based role, you’ll provide crisis support, assist with individualized treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation.