Certified Peer Specialist Kansas City Missouri
Overview
The Certified Peer Specialist leads recovery-focused support for children and adolescents in adult housing services. This role empowers individuals to recognize strengths and set goals while advocating for systemic improvements. It combines personal experience with formal training to foster independence and growth.
What You'll Do11
- 1Empower individuals to identify strengths and make informed decisions
- 2Advocate for consumer rights and improve service systems
- 3Provide emotional support through active listening and shared experiences
- 4Assist in co-crisis situations and connect to essential services
- 5Teach practical skills like problem solving and relapse prevention
- 6Guide clients through complex resource networks
- 7Facilitate appointments and accompany individuals to meetings
- 8Promote wellness and self-determination in recovery plans
- 9Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
- 10Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care
- 11Document progress and outcomes in electronic health records
Requirements10
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 2CPC Card certification with current CPR First Aid and CPI Training
- 35+ years experience with data tools and statistical analysis
- 43-5 seasons leading mental health recovery programs
- 5High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 6Ability to operate vehicles and navigate diverse environments
- 7Strong written and verbal communication across multiple platforms
- 8Proven crisis intervention capabilities and decision-making under pressure
- 9Experience with clinical documentation systems
- 10Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced healthcare settings
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