Peer Support Specialist

JOB TITLE: Peer Support Specialist

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt / Hourly

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time

LAST UPDATED: 10/2024

SUPERVISES: None

REPORTS TO: Program Director

JOB LOCATION: Salina Clubhouse, Salina, KS

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Breakthrough | Episcopal Social Services is a Christ centered ministry in Wichita, KS, that brings hope to people in need by offering opportunities for positive changes in their lives and provides ways for people to express their faith through service.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Salina Clubhouse operates under the Clubhouse International Model for psychosocial rehabilitation, with the goal of empowering adults living with mental illness to live vocationally meaningful and socially satisfying lives. Our program provides a uniquely supportive and collaborative Clubhouse setting where Members (program participants) and staff work together to operate all aspects of the organization in an atmosphere built on principles of mutual respect and caring.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTION: The Peer Support Specialist's foundation is building trusting relationships and working side-by-side with members to create a community culture of opportunity and inclusion. The Peer Support Specialist will engage members in Clubhouse activities of their choosing and promote the work-ordered day structure of the Clubhouse. The Peer Support Specialist will help members connect with employment, education, housing, and health support within the community and may be required to provide transportation using a company vehicle. The Peer Support Specialist will participate in Clubhouse social events, where evening and weekend coverage may occasionally be needed. The Peer Support Specialist shall provide training and coverage on transitional employment job placements and contribute to job development. The Peer Support Specialist will acquire and retain KDADS Peer Support Specialist Certification and may be required to complete KDADS billing documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support a Work-Ordered Day structure, where members and staff work side by side to perform all duties of the Clubhouse.
• Engage members' participation in Clubhouse work and opportunities, including reception work, food preparation, newsletter production, job development, snack-bar sales, data entry, and more!
• Manage multiple projects and diverse personalities, while maintaining a positive and energetic attitude throughout the day.
• Identify and reinforce member strengths and assess for appropriate support.
• Model a strong dedication to recovery and be willing to share lived experience regarding behavioral health and system navigation.
• Provide on-site training, assistance, and coverage for members on Transitional Employment Placements within the community.
• Participate in Clubhouse evening, weekend, and holiday events, and model positive relationship building.
• Using lived experience, promote self-sufficiency by assisting members to access community resources, including behavioral and physical health care, education, self-help and advocacy, transit, benefits, housing, money management, cultural, faith-based, leisure and recreation opportunities.
• Assist in enrolling individuals in Salina Clubhouse and assist new members within 30 days to identify vocational, educational, social, housing, recreational and health goals, and update member file minimum every six months.
• Document data entry in MiCIL and other in-house tracking systems as needed. This position may be required to complete additional documentation KDADS billing.
• Obtain KDADS Peer Support Specialist Certification within 90 days of hire and retain certification throughout course of employment.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner as required by Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services in accordance with our program contract, including trauma-informed care, recovery language, de-escalation, and motivational interviewing. This may include an out-of-state, two-week comprehensive training course on the Clubhouse International Model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to the Salina Clubhouse Program Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL SKILLS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Self-identified as having lived experience with behavioral health recovery, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver or family member of a consumer.
• Professional or personal experience working with individuals with SMI (Serious Mental Illness).
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must have working knowledge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.
• Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel) and web navigation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Peer Support Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salina, KS 67401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salina, KS 67401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $15