**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into myWORKDAY (http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Peer Engagement Associate 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** Recovery Health Services Kansas City, Missouri **Department** UHBH Center for Recovery and Wellness **Position Type** Full time **Work Schedule** 8:00AM - 4:30PM **Hours Per Week** 40 **Job Description** Minimum Requirements + High School Degree or GED. + Must have good verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele. + Must have personal lived experience with recovery from a behavioral health disorder and/or substance use disorder + Must have a CPS credential (Certified Peer Specialist or other Certification as required by assigned program) through the Missouri Credentialing Board, or obtain CPS credential within 90 days of the hiring date. + Certification must be kept current to maintain assignment to this position. + Must have reliable transportation Preferred: + Two to four years of direct Behavioral Health experience in coaching, support and behavioral intervention and working on interdisciplinary team. + Active Missouri Certified Peer Specialists Credentials **Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.