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Peer Mentor - Juvenile Detention Center
CKF Addiction Treatment —Topeka, KS
- $38,000 - $43,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Adoption Liaison Protection Specialist
State of Kansas - Dept for Children and Families —Wyandotte County, KS
- $51,727.50 - $54,450.00 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Client Support Provider
Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc —Marysville, KS
- $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Housing Peer Support Specialist
Breakthrough Episopal Social Services —Salina, KS
- $11 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
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Migrant Advocate
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools —Kansas City, KS
- Full-time
- Spanish
- High school
- Office

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Wyandot Behavioral Health Network —Kansas City, KS
Engage individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse in specific recovery plans and interventions related to mental health symptoms…
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The Center for Counseling & Consultation —Great Bend, KS
Facilitate/Co-Facilitate Certified Peer Support groups and Psychosocial Rehabilitation groups. Monitor and document progress toward meeting goals.
$14.90 - $17.31 an hour
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Peer Mentor - Juvenile Detention Center

CKF Addiction Treatment -
Topeka, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$38,000 - $43,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Peer Mentor – Juvenile Detention Center

Reports To:

Manager of Adolescent Services & Community Engagement

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
1 year minimum demonstrated personal recovery experience
KCPM Certification or willingness to obtain
Current valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of experience working with adolescents and/or justice-involved youth.
One year of experience providing mentoring, peer support, prevention, intervention, or recovery support services.
One year of experience facilitating groups and connecting youth and families to community resources.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, and evidence-based youth prevention and intervention programs.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally and support a team-based continuum of care.
Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Position Summary:

This position provides direct support services to adolescents ages 12–17 who are impacted by substance use disorders, behavioral health challenges, trauma, family conflict, and other high-risk behaviors. Drawing upon their own lived experience in recovery, the Peer Mentor serves as a mentor, advocate, role model, and motivator, helping youth navigate recovery, treatment, and personal growth.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide individual and group peer support services to adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system. utilizing lived recovery experience to inspire hope, build trust, and promote positive behavior change.
Facilitate evidence-based prevention and intervention programs, including Teen Intervene, SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, substance use prevention education, life skills development, healthy decision-making, communication, and recovery-focused groups.
Assist youth in developing individualized recovery, treatment, discharge, transition, and reentry plans that support long-term recovery, educational success, and community reintegration.
Connect youth and families with treatment services, recovery support, educational opportunities, housing, transportation, employment resources, and other community-based services, ensuring continuity of care through warm handoffs and follow-up support.
Collaborate with detention center staff, community supervision officers, treatment providers, schools, families, and community partners to coordinate care and strengthen protective factors.
Provide education to family members, individuals, and the community about addiction and recovery.
Coordinate and participate in community outreach, prevention activities, youth engagement initiatives, educational presentations, resource fairs, and advocacy efforts that promote healthy lifestyles and substance-free communities.
Maintain current knowledge of prevention and recovery resources, develop community partnerships, and serve as a resource and consultant on adolescent substance use prevention and intervention services.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Maintain patient files and keep prepared for site visits.
Assist with data collection and program evaluation activities.
Comply with all CKF policies and procedures and related clinical licensure standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Based on an 8-hour day

Sit – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily

Stand - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily

Walk – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily

Reach Above - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily

Bend/Stoop - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily

Use of hands – Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily

Use of hands – Fine Manipulation - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily

Stress Level - High

PHI Access Level:

Level 2 – This position will have regular access to patient records, no access to employee medical information.

Work Environment:

Position is based within a secure juvenile detention center with moderate noise level.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% for retirement plans.

FLSA Classification:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Department:

Schedule:

Full-time, occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

Location / Category:

On-site

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Peer Mentor - Juvenile Detention Center

Adoption Liaison Protection Specialist

Client Support Provider

Housing Peer Support Specialist

Migrant Advocate

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