What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc.?
Enjoy helping others? Want to work in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment?
Elizabeth Layton Center is looking for a full-time Peer Support Specialist in our Paola office. This position is Monday-Friday from 8-4:30pm, with some variation due to outings.
***You must have personal experience (whether you, a family member or close friend) with mental health diagnosis and recovery. EOE
ELC provides all full-time employees with a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling and generous PTO.
Peer Support (PS) is a face-to-face intervention with the consumer present. Services can be provided individually or in a group setting. The majority of PS contacts must occur in community locations where the person lives, works, attends school and/or socializes. The position reports directly to the CSS Director or designee.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Helping the consumer to develop a network for information and support from others who have been through similar experiences.
- Assisting the consumers 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.
- Assisting 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
- Meets deadlines for daily paperwork
- Provides quality documentation
- Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designee
- Complies with ELC policies and procedures
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
- Ability to relate and work creatively and energetically with consumers
- Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
- Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and consumers
- Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
- Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Become a valued member of the ELC Team today! EOE
Salary : $16 - $18