Job Details
Job Location
1535 NE Rice Road - Lee's Summit, MO
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School or GED
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
1st Shift
Make a Difference as a Certified Youth Peer Specialist with ReDiscover
Join ReDiscover's Children's Community Services program and be part of a mission-driven organizationthat's been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health centerserving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we're passionate about helping individualsimpacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.
Why ReDiscover?
- 700+ dedicated professionals
- Over five decades of community impact
- A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth
About our Children's Community Services Program
Our Children's Services program offers mental health 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.
What You'll Do :
Sharelived experience of resilience and recovery andmodels successful recovery behaviors for individuals with a mental health diagnoses and / or a substance use disorder.Link 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.Workwithin 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 providingwritten documentation.Requirements of the Position :
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.Will have to be willing to work Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with some flexibility.A valid automobile driver's license, appropriate automobile insurance and asafe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.Must have life experiences with a substance use disorder and / or mental illness and have received appropriate services.Must have successfully completed the Youth Peer Specialist training through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and successfully passed the certification exam. Individuals who are non-certified at time of hire may be given a specific timeframe to attend training and obtain initial certification.Must also satisfy requirements for external community partners.Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.Strongwritten, oral and interpersonal communication skills.Intermediate computer skills in typing / keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.Grow With Us
We're committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Peer Support Specialist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.
Ready to join a team that's passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellnessaccessible for all.