Community Program Specialist - Peer Support

Department: Community Engagement Institute

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Old Town

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range beginning at $53,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications.

Work Schedule: General business hours with flexible scheduling & WFH days possible

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

We’re looking for a dynamic professional to lead engaging projects that prepare peer workers and strengthen peer support services. If you have experience as a certified peer or peer supervisor, behavioral health program manager or administrator, and training developer and facilitator, this role is for you! You'll apply SAMHSA’s Core Competencies, leverage in-person and online learning platforms, and build and maintain critical partnerships to drive meaningful change. If you're a skilled trainer, passionate advocate, and organized project coordinator, we want to hear from you.

Who we see as a successful candidate:
Curious individuals with a passion to build strong community partnerships and drive impactful projects. You’ll be at the heart of project management—meeting with peer workforce members and partners to documents their needs and conversations, illuminating paths to success and utilize a project management system looking out for all the nuances of the project tasks. The ideal candidate is not only a skilled partner, developer and communicator, but also someone whose prowess is savvy to navigate complex conversations and build trust with key stakeholders. You’ll be the person who asks the tough questions, manages time and priorities with precision, and envisions both the big picture and the necessary steps to get there. Your ability to adapt, follow up, and consistently deliver on deadlines will help propel our programs forward and foster lasting relationships with the peer workforce and funders alike.

Whether you’re supporting community mental health employees or collaborating with other external agencies, your role will be integral in keeping everything running smoothly and continuing forward-thinking strategies. We value someone who is as comfortable working independently as they are collaborating with diverse internal and external teams.

If you’re ready to lead projects, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and make a real difference in our community through peer support and strategic advocacy, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

Designs, develops, and proposes strategic planning, capacity-building or related processes to potential clients. Manages all aspects of the project, responding to client needs and expectations, and fulfilling agreed-upon commitments while managing multiple clients simultaneously.

Essential Functions

Proposes, secures and delivers work with external clients. Manages external partner relationships to ensure the fulfillment of expectations. Supports the conceptualization, design, and delivery of work related to ongoing center projects, working primarily in a team environment. Completes reports associated with respective projects according to project deadlines and requirements. Supports the monitoring of the project budget and resources to ensure that fiscal processes and guidelines are met. Provides assistance in understanding financial reports and data, in controlling costs and budgets, and in fulfilling budgetary requirements.

Job Duties

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Three (3) years of experience in related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and implementation of SAMHSA’s Core Competencies and Principles for Peer Workers
• Knowledge of Peer Support policy and practice
• Applied adult learning methods
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Proficient experience with online learning platforms helpful (creating content, formatting, administration)
• Project Management skills (Experience with Monday.com or other project management systems a plus)
• Ability to work and communicate collaboratively in a team
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and customer service skills (written, verbal, electronic)
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with variety of individuals including customers, partners, funders, leadership/authorities
• Passion to build knowledge, skills and capacity in the behavioral health system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Peer Worker &/or Supervisor of Peer Workers
• At least 3 years’ experience providing &/or supervising recovery / peer support services
  OR minimum 3 years’ experience working in behavioral health systems roles
• At least 3 years’ experience developing and delivering training with adult learners in variety of formats (didactic, synchronous, asynchronous)

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

• Certified Peer Worker &/or Supervisor of Peer Workers

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement: