PEER SUPPORT SERVICES - Certified Peer Specialist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Peer Specialist to work in Valdosta, Georgia. Under general supervision of peer services and dedicated program, provides peer support services to program in the form of group facilitation and one-on-one peer support. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process including advocacy, providing resources to connect with other peers, WRAP plan development, and use of lived experience and personal recovery story. Functions as a role model of maintaining recovery and ongoing utilization of wellness and recovery tools. Monitors peer progress towards treatment goals. Extensive documentation required; accurately charts services and peer progress. Participates in staffing/planning sessions and offers a Peer perspective on treatment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Eligible for Certification as a Peer Specialist or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist by the state of Georgia and obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Good working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Utilizes discretion in handling the organization’s confidential information and consumer-protected information.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have a Mental Health and/or Substance Use Diagnosis
• Must have received at least one year of active treatment and currently be receiving only maintenance treatment (psychiatrist, therapy, and support groups such as AA, NA)
• Must be in recovery, clean and sober, for at least 2 years
• No incarceration or law enforcement involvement in the last 2 years
• Must be able to provide 2 letters of recommendation from someone who has had an impact on your recovery (mental health specialist, natural support, law enforcement official, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in field of human services preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support services to program in the form of group facilitation and one-on-one peer support.
• Assists peers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process.
• Provides advocacy.
• Provides resources to connect with other peers.
• Assists with WRAP plan development.
• Uses lived experience and personal recovery story.
• Functions as a role model of maintaining recovery and ongoing utilization of wellness and recovery tools.
• Monitors peer progress towards treatment goals.
• Accurately charts services and peer progress.
• Participates in staffing/planning sessions and offers a Peer perspective on treatment.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.
• Competitive pay
• 24 Days of paid leave in your first year
• Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED