Certified Peer Specialist-Youth

PEO•Dublin, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Certified Peer Specialist for our Mobilizing March program. The selected candidate will be a professional individual with lived experience in behavioral healthcare. The agency is dedicated to providing quality, innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment and is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare, offering integrated, cost-effective services across multiple counties in Georgia.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis or substance use
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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use or working with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities
Hold one of the following certifications: CPS-Y, CPS-MH, CPS-AD or CARES

Responsibilities

Support individuals in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness.
Support individuals in articulating the objectives necessary to reach their recovery and wellness goals and link with others within the workforce through collaboration and problem-solving to progress toward peers' goals.
Documents progress notes by assisting peers in identifying strengths, recovery & wellness goals; setting objectives; identifying barriers; recognizing and reporting progress peers have made toward meeting their objectives; and understanding and utilizing specific interventions necessary to support peers in meeting their recovery and wellness goals.
Complete progress notes no later than 24 hours after delivering the service and have notes finalized within seven days of service, with zero instances of noncompliance.
Utilize CPS-specific training techniques, as well as implement PEARLS training techniques, to build rapport and a peer-based relationship to support and encourage peers' life journeys.
Will utilize own unique recovery experience by role-modeling the value of every peer's recovery experience; supporting peers in obtaining decent and affordable housing of their choice in the most integrated, independent, and least intrusive environment; modifying more restrictive environments; and demonstrating effective coping techniques and self-help strategies through examples from their own lived experience.
Maintain working knowledge of current trends and developments in the mental health field; continue to develop and share recovery-oriented materials with other CPSs; attend continuing education sessions offered by the CPS Project; and attend relevant seminars, meetings, and in-service training whenever offered.
Communicate active acceptance of peers and their life goals and communicate accurate information to others within the workforce in a professional and courteous manner.
Hold peers being served with respect and consideration, acting with an empathetic attitude by suspending and interrupting bias and blame.
Provide peer services on a weekly basis to each peer on the caseload, with a minimum of two visits monthly.
Community Transition Planning is expected to be provided when youth are in CSU, YDC, RYDC or PRTF placement a minimum of two times monthly.
Obtain (if not already certified) and maintain continuing education to uphold Certified Peer Specialist certification annually, or as deemed by certification standards.
All other duties as assigned.