ACT Peer Support Specialist at Sable Groupe

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

24.72

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Coping Skills Management, Community Resource Utilization, Life Skills Enhancement, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Management, Promoting Change, Self-Help Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Problem Solving

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care. The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Peer Support Specialist to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position is accountable for the provision of peer support activities designed to promote skills for coping with and managing psychiatric symptoms while facilitating the utilization of community resources and the enhancement of community living skills. Services will be provided individually or in a group setting with adults. Most consumer contacts will occur in community locations where the person lives, works, attends school, and/or socializes. Pay and Benefits: The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team Medical, Dental, Vision KPERS Retirement System Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays Flexible Schedules Competitive hourly rate of $22.31 to $24.72; depending upon qualifications. Primary Duties: Assist consumers with regaining the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment Assist consumers with identifying and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that result in functional impairments. Assist consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery Train and coach individuals in positive skill-building techniques for improved life management (e.g., problem solving, identifying and overcoming fears and negative self-talk). Recognize and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences. Help others succeed by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction and the ability to react constructively in a wide variety of situations. Effectively manage conflict, promote change and growth, and inspire the development of all clients served. Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Value and respect every individual’s recovery experience. Recognize and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Required: Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Some post-high school education in the field of Human Services EXPERIENCE: Required: Must self-identify as a former primary consumer of behavioral healthcare services and lived experience. Must have had no psychiatric hospital admissions for a minimum of one year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for providing peer support activities aimed at promoting skills for coping with and managing psychiatric symptoms while facilitating the use of community resources and enhancing community living skills for adults. Services are delivered individually or in groups, primarily occurring in community settings where the client resides, works, or socializes.