Certified Clinical Peer Specialist

Georgia Department of Revenue•Decatur, IL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of CERTIFIED CLINICAL PEER SPECIALIST at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. This role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities, providing training in basic personal and social skills, and supporting their participation in various activities and environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months of relevant job-related training or experience.
High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct care or social services to individuals with behavioral health conditions, developmental disabilities, or other special needs.
Knowledge of basic first aid and safety procedures.
Experience documenting services and individual progress.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Current CPR and first-aid certification.
Valid Georgia driver’s license, if required for the assigned position.

Responsibilities

Assists individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, and mobility.
Provides direct care and support according to each individual’s service or treatment plan.
Teaches and reinforce basic personal, social, academic, and work-related skills.
Encourages individuals to participate in recreational, social, educational, and community activities.
Observes individuals’ behavior, physical condition, and progress.
Reports changes in an individual’s condition, behavior, or needs to the appropriate supervisor or clinical staff.
Documents services provided, observations, incidents, and individual progress.
Maintains a safe, clean, and supportive living or program environment.
Follows established health, safety, emergency, and infection-control procedures.
Assists with meal preparation and other routine household activities when assigned.
Provides transportation to appointments and activities when required.
Responds appropriately to emergencies and reports incidents according to established procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.