Peer Support
Full Time
Monday - Friday
You’ve walked a mile in their shoes - now solidly in recovery. Now, you’re ready to help someone else achieve the same level of stability!
Compass Behavioral Health is looking for compassionate and supportive Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our dedicated interdisciplinary team, providing peer support services and assisting clients with determining personal goals for recovery.
We will train the right individual- this individual must have "lived experience" with mental health or addiction services and be solidly in recovery for at least one year.
In this dynamic role, you will use your experience and knowledge to provide highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Addiction issues. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider Compass Behavioral Health, where we put people first!
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Has a high school diploma or equivalent. Is familiar with community resources. Possesses good interpersonal skills. Possesses an interest and investment in working with adults who experience a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and their families. Must self identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services. Has the ability to work as a member of a treatment team in providing a continuum of services to consumers and their families. Has completed or will complete any required training within six months of employment with Compass Behavioral Health and maintain State training requirements. Is supervised by a QMHP.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Will obtain training and certification (if authorized) per the State of Kansas contract. This position requires a current, valid Driver’s License. Will obtain CPR and First Aid Training and renew training annually. Will attend any other training and certifications directly related to this position.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Lived experience as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services
- At least one year solidly in recovery from mental health or addiction issues
- Familiarity with community resources
- Good interpersonal skills
- Interest in and commitment to working with adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and their families
- Ability to work as part of a treatment team
- Completion of required training within six months of employment
- Maintenance of state training requirements
- Current, valid driver's license
- Obtain and annually renew CPR and First Aid training
- Obtain state-required peer support training and certification, if authorized
What We Do
Compass Behavioral Health is a mental health services provider serving Southwest Kansas. The organization delivers professional behavioral-health care designed to support individuals’ social and emotional well-being, including therapy, medication management, crisis services, and community programs for children and adults. It operates offices in Garden City, Dodge City, Scott City, and Ulysses and serves residents across multiple surrounding counties throughout the region.
