Hiring: Peer Specialist Company: Ozark Center Location: Joplin, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:06:50 About the job Required Skills: •Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues. •Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills. •Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists. •Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency. •Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources. •Assist in accessing support groups in the community. •Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients. •Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness. Qualifications: •Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!