Certified Peer Specialist-Parent

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO, Ltd.•Swainsboro, GA

About The Position

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is looking for a Certified Peer Specialist - Parent to join their team. This role builds trusting, mutually supportive relationships with families, offers encouragement and guidance, and helps them connect to team members and resources within the IC3 program. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Child Peer Specialist uses shared experiences to empower families, strengthen engagement, and support positive outcomes for children and caregivers. LOCATION: Emanuel County & Surrounding Areas

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly

Responsibilities

Hold certification as a Certified Peer Specialist- Parent OR be the parent/guardian of a child with lived experience with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) OR Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and be willing to become certified.
Ability to use lived experience to support families in IC3 program.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with peers based on mutuality and common connection.
Ability to use common connections to support families.
Ability to link to others involved in the team.
Perform other job duties as assigned by supervisor.