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Peer Mentor Juvenile Detention Center

CKF

Job Location:

Topeka, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 drivers 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 experiencefacilitatinggroups 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 1217 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