Peer Support Specialist (ACS), Part-Time

Job overview

The Peer Support Specialist role is onsite in Manhattan, KS, with compensation not specified. Pawnee Mental Health’s mission is to support people facing mental health or substance use challenges in living meaningful, productive lives. Drawing on personal experience as a consumer of mental health services, the specialist helps clients build support networks, make independent choices, participate proactively in treatment, and connect with community resources. The role also includes documentation, clinical supervision, and service delivery in community settings, including client transportation.

What you'll do

• Help clients develop peer support networks and make independent choices
• encourage proactive participation in treatment
• advocate for client rights and community integration
• mentor clients through everyday challenges
• support treatment-plan services
• document services and incidents
• drive to community settings and transport clients
• participate in supervision and program staffing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support specialist

mental health

substance use recovery

client advocacy

community integration

peer mentoring

manhattan ks

pawnee mental health

part-time

high school diploma

kansas peer specialist

community-based services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must have current or past lived experience as a primary consumer of mental health services and a high school diploma or equivalent. Kansas Peer Specialist certification is preferred, and certification must be obtained within one year if not already held.

About the employer

Pawnee Mental Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.