Recovery Peer Support Coach — Community-Based

Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc.; Paola, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to deliver ACT-based services to adults with a focus on recovery and community living skills.

The role emphasizes consumer-centered care, skills development, and collaboration with the ACT team. Responsibilities include building support networks, guiding independent decision making, and coordinating with clinical staff to implement treatment plans within community settings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in the State of Kansas to provide the service (which includes criminal, abuse/neglect registry and professional background checks, and completion of a state approved standardized basic training program)
• The provider must self-identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services

Responsibilities

• Helps the consumer develop a network for information and support from others who have been through similar experiences
• Assists the consumer with regaining the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment including discussing questions or concerns about medication, diagnoses or treatment approaches with their treating clinician
• Assists the consumer with identifying and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that result in functional impairments
• Works in conjunction with other mental health center staff and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Meets deadlines for daily paperwork
• Provides quality documentation
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designee
• Completes all required trainings as assigned
• Complies with ELC policies and procedure

Skills

Peer Support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Kansas PS provider certification

Tools

Documentation

Job description

Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to deliver ACT-based services to adults with a focus on recovery and community living skills.

The role emphasizes consumer-centered care, skills development, and collaboration with the ACT team. Responsibilities include building support networks, guiding independent decision making, and coordinating with clinical staff to implement treatment plans within community settings.