What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist position at Southwest Guidance Center?
The Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist has lived experience with a mental health or substance use disorder and is able to use that experience to help others. The Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate evidence of stable recovery and work as part of a treatment team to deliver services. The Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist will assist with symptom management, provide crisis support, assist in developing coping skills, and respond effectively in a wide variety of human service situations.
Qualifications
1. Must be in Sustained Recovery from a diagnosed Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
2. Must be at least 21 years old
3. Must have a valid driver’s license
4. Must have a high school diploma or GED
5. Must be familiar with community resources
Benefits include:
- Kansas State Employee Health Plan for Non-State Employees (multiple options)
- Delta Dental and Surency Vision
- HealthQuest Rewards Program
- Optional Aflac Program
- Life Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Bereavement Leave
- Eleven Paid Holidays Annually
- Performance Bonuses for Direct Service Employees
- Specialized Training Provided depending upon job type
To apply for any of the positions below, send a letter of interest and your resume/CV to:
Ann Marie Ruder (aruder@swgccmhc.org)
Southwest Guidance Center
P. O. Box 2945
Liberal, Kansas 67905-2945
SWGC is a EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.94 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Liberal, KS 67901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Liberal, KS 67901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17