Part-time Certified Peer Specialist - COMCARE

About the role

Provide goal-directed, medically necessary peer support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness to assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment.

Responsibilities

• Service Provision: Case Management Services, Peer Support
• Help consumers regain the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment.
• Share “lived experience” and model successful behavior and strategies.
• Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities.
• Peer Support Group Facilitation: Ensure groups are self-contained and goal directed to assist consumers in minimizing or resolving the effects of mental and emotional impairments.
• Document: Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines, enter no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record, Enter AIMS data as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must self-identify as a present or former consumer of mental health services.
• Valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
• Personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions.
• Maintain designation as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the State of Kansas, including completion of all required training within 6 months of hire.
• Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.
• Complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Designation as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the State of Kansas.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of mental health services and peer support models.

Benefits

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$18.54 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Saturday, 19 hours per week, between 7:00am-7:00pm, varied schedule