Certified Peer Specialist - Youth

State of Georgia • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

Community support staff focused on the Emerging Adult and Adolescent populations. As a part of the System of Care grant from DBHDD will provide services that consist of rehabilitative skills building, the development of environmental supports and resources coordination considered essential to assist a person in improving functioning, gaining access to necessary services in creating environments that promote recovery and support the emotional and functional improvement of the individual. The CPS-Y will also participate in the engagement and coordination of care of children, adolescents, and young adults with other systems and internal providers.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Specialist-Youth in Georgia.
• Must have a current driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Social Work or Bachelor's degree in any behavioral science from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator of behavioral health services and provide linkage to the community.
• Facilitate access to general entitlements and psychiatric, substance use/abuse, medical services, crisis prevention and intervention services.
• Maintain weekly contact with individuals on caseload.
• Meet with consumers face to face a minimum of twice a month, ensuring at least 50% of contacts are face to face and 80% are outside of the clinic.

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug screening may be required.
• Selected applicant will be subject to an FBI Criminal History Record Check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees