Certified Peer Specialist-Youth (GLS) Rockdale/Newton

State of Georgia•Covington, GA

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About The Position

View Point Health provides support to families whose youth ages 6-21 (to include transition age youth and young adults, ages 14-26) have complex mental health needs where Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) support might offer support in: Assisting youth, young adults and families in gaining skills to promote their recovery journey (self-advocacy, problem solving, goal setting, coping skills, etc.); providing crisis support; supporting individuals in community meetings; assisting in understanding various system processes and how these relate to the recovery process; helping identify natural supports; helping access supports which maintain youth and young adults in the least restrictive setting possible; supporting families in identifying and accessing basic and other family resource needs; helping youth, young adults and families envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life by identifying and building on their strengths and addressing their concerns, needs and opportunities; encouraging the importance of self-care; addressing the need to maintain whole health and wellness; and drawing upon their own experience to help the youth, young adults and families find and maintain hope as a tool for progress towards recovery. TO APPLY PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW Certified Addiction Counselor - Dreamers Clubhouse - Norcross, GA. https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/VPHealth.careers?ShowJob=453343568 Applicants who do not apply using the link above will NOT be considered.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience in a social services-related position; or One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Social Services Tech 2 (SST011) or equivalent position.
Must be a parent or legal guardian (in a permanent relationship for at least 3 years) of a child who is living with a mental health, substance use or a co-occurring diagnosis who provides support to other parents who are raising a child with similar behavioral health conditions
Must be at least 21 years of age and have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience in a social services-related position; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Tech 2 (SST011) or position equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of youth, young adults, and adult provider network in Georgia Dept. of Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Region 3
Knowledge of agencies serving underserved populations
Experience with SAMHSA NOMS interview process and reporting mechanism
Experience with CareLogic reporting.

Responsibilities

Assisting youth, young adults and families in gaining skills to promote their recovery journey (self-advocacy, problem solving, goal setting, coping skills, etc.)
Providing crisis support
Supporting individuals in community meetings
Assisting in understanding various system processes and how these relate to the recovery process
Helping identify natural supports
Helping access supports which maintain youth and young adults in the least restrictive setting possible
Supporting families in identifying and accessing basic and other family resource needs
Helping youth, young adults and families envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life by identifying and building on their strengths and addressing their concerns, needs and opportunities
Encouraging the importance of self-care
Addressing the need to maintain whole health and wellness
Drawing upon their own experience to help the youth, young adults and families find and maintain hope as a tool for progress towards recovery