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Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Kansas Certified Peer Mentor (KCPM) is responsible for utilizing his/her own recovery story to help consumers to develop skills necessary to recovery. The goal of peer support is for the consumer to regain control of his/her own life and recovery process by helping consumers to develop a network for information/support, assisting consumers to regain the ability to make independent choices and take a proactive role in recover. The Peer Mentor will demonstrate competency in recovery and the ability to self-manage recovery with on-going coping skills. The Peer Mentor will be expected to provide the majority of consumer contact in community locations that concur with where the consumer lives, works, attends school, and/or socializes.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to attend the Kansas Certified Peer mentoring Program Basic Training class and must pass the certification exam and receive certification. The Peer must be at least 18 years old and is expected to be reliable and possess the ability to interact and communicate effectively (verbal and written) with supervisors, co-workers, and consumers. The Peer must possess basic computer and typing skills. The position requires the applicant to self-identify as in recovery with a minimum of one-year sobriety. Skills in working with people and the ability to respond appropriately to a variety of situations are essential. A valid Kansas driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a personal vehicle are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Driving (for the purposes of community mobility)
* Extensive writing/note taking
* Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds
* Bending/stooping/climbing stairs
* Typing for extended periods of time
* Sitting for extended periods of time
All the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.
EEO Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Veteran, Disabled
Full Time
$34k-64k (estimate)
05/19/2024
07/17/2024