Peer Support Specialist

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Horizons Reno County

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Job position summary:

Provides mental health support to patients, typically based upon their own experiences.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday premium pay

• Shift and weekend differential pay

• 401k with a 6% employer match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Peer Support Specialist - Horizons - FT

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?: 

☐ Yes x No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age and at least three years older than the youth.
• This unique position requires that a Peer Support Specialist Self-identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services
• Minimum of one year in stable recovery

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• State training as identified
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and a dependable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two years’ experience working with adults in a health-related field

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• BHS Certification for Peer Support Specialists in Kansas (KDADS)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Oral communication, interpersonal skills, flexibility, problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.