Certified Peer Specialist

River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.

Position Summary:

Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client’s behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with each client to develop and strengthen their Self-Sufficiency Action Plan according to individual goals and objectives.
• Provide clients training in the areas of personal hygiene, accessing community resources, medical adherence, household management, or other needs as outlined in the client's Self-Sufficiency Action Plan.
• Ensures that client interactions are person-centered, goal-focused, and reflect each client's Self-Sufficiency Action Plan.
• Perform home visits and off-site case management meetings.
• Provide referrals service plan for comprehensive services to ensure housing sustainability.
• Assists residents with the transition from homelessness by coordinating with emergency shelter and outreach services.
• Maintain complete and organized files.
• Maintains and provides documentation on program goals and outcomes.
• Maintains appropriate case documentation and client confidentiality.
• Prepares and submits reports to Supervisor or Team Lead as required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Must have the flexibility to be on a "call" schedule, if applicable.
• The applicant has received or is currently receiving mental health services and has been in recovery for at least 12 months.
• Previous experience working in a behavioral health care setting is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• One-year experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a social service delivery setting OR Associate degree in a related field OR One-year experience at the lower level or position equivalent.
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in a helping profession is preferred but not required.

• Ability to obtain a Peer Specialist certification (CPS) from the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network within one year of hire date.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license and a clear motor vehicle record.

Career Development Criteria

• Complete agency-specific required training and certifications
• Training in case management
• Continuing education courses related to the job
• Attending seminars
• Group facilitation training
• Conflict resolution training
• Assessment training
• Obtain any relevant certifications

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to against COVID.

Work Location: One location

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