Johnson County Kansas - Shawnee, KS
posted 3 months ago
A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! Johnson County Mental Health is currently looking for a Full-time Peer Support Specialist to work at the Shawnee location. The successful candidate will demonstrate recovery expertise in mental illness by successfully supporting others in their recovery and have the ability to demonstrate their own efforts at recovery. The candidate must self-identify as a present or former client of mental health services. The role involves serving as a role model for clients by identifying as a client of mental health services in an effort to help clients develop skills for coping and managing psychiatric symptoms. The Peer Support Specialist will provide individual and group peer support activities to promote skills for managing psychiatric symptoms and monitor and report client progress toward identified goals. Responsibilities also include assisting individuals with personal care needs, monitoring and/or administering medication as prescribed, and documenting the mental and physical condition of individuals. The specialist will teach, coach, and provide guidance on various skills to enable productive lives for individuals, assisting them and their family members in identifying strategies or treatment options. Additionally, the role requires organizing and participating in meetings related to care coordination and transporting individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.