ACT Peer Support Worker

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Job DetailsJob Location: Newton, KS 67114Your Journey is Your Greatest Strength Are you someone who has navigated the challenges of mental health or substance use recovery? Have you turned your personal trials into a source of wisdom and resilience? At our organization, we don’t just "accept" lived experience—we value it as a professional asset. We are looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. In this role, you aren’t just a provider; you are a beacon of hope. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring challenges, helping them build independent, meaningful lives in their own communities. Why This Role Matters: The ACT team provides non-traditional, community-based care designed to meet people where they are—literally. By providing support in participants' homes and neighborhoods, we reduce emergency room visits and hospital stays, replacing crisis with stability. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will: Bridge the Gap: Use your own recovery story to build authentic connections that clinicians cannot. Empower Others: Help participants find their "inner wisdom," comba...