What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Peer Support Specialist position at REDISCOVER?
Job Details
ReDiscover is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to add to our Children Community Services Program!
WHO WE ARE
ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is “Passionate About People” as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use. With over 29 programs across 20 different locations in Lee’s Summit, Raytown, and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers a wide variety of career opportunities for individuals like you looking to make a difference throughout the area!
WHAT WE DO
Our Children's Services program offers mental health and/or substance use disorders services to school aged youth at home, school, or in their community. Our staff have smaller caseloads, are able to see clients one or more times a week, and have flexible schedules. This helps to ensure that a child's services are not disrupted due to transportation or family scheduling concerns.
At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities:
- Works with youth population currently enrolled in mental health services.
- Shares lived experience of resilience and recovery and models successful recovery behaviors for individuals with a mental health diagnosis and/or a substance use disorder.
- Links clients with support groups and other community resources, which may include connecting with health & wellness activities, finding and maintaining employment, or other activities that would support clients’ recovery goals.
- Works within an interdisciplinary team to develop and modify individual client treatment plans.
- May participate and/or facilitate mutual support and education groups within specific ReDiscover programs.
- May assist with client transportation, which could include transporting individuals in personal vehicle.
- Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation.
e are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Youth Peer Support Specialist. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover:
- The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.
- Must have life experiences with mental illness/substance use disorders and have received services.
- Must hold a Youth Certified Peer through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB).
- Must also satisfy requirements for external community partners.
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.
- Be willing to get a Missouri Class E Drivers License in the future.
