Act Peer Support Specialist

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center for Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We treat everyone with the same quality of care, regardless of their ability to pay. As an employee of TGC, you will have the opportunity to help the most vulnerable population in Kansas. We care about our clients and are consistently moving towards a holistic model of care.
Salary And Benefits For ACT Peer Support Specialist

• Monday – Friday schedule based on client need. Flexibility required.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• $13.16 - $15.64 per hour; based on previous relevant experience
• Paid Education Time Off to obtain CEU’s and Licensure Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Voluntary Life, and Legal Shield Voluntary Insurance Products

ACT Peer Support Specialist Position Summary
This position will primarily be accountable for the provision of peer support activities designed to promote skills for coping with and managing psychiatric symptoms with adults.
Responsibilities For ACT Peer Support Specialist

• Assist consumers with identifying and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that result in functional impairments.
• Train and coach individuals in positive skill-building techniques for improved life management (e.g., problem solving, identifying and overcoming fears and negative self-talk).
• Assist consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery
• Assist consumers with regaining the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment

EDUCATION AND Experience
Qualifications/Experience for ACT Peer Support Specialist
Required

• Must have had no psychiatric hospital admissions for a minimum of one year.
• Must be at least 18 years old, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must self-identify as a former primary consumer of behavioral healthcare services and lived experience.

Preferred

• Some post-high school education in the field of Human Services

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.