Certified Peer Specialist - Peer Center - CPS

Clarvida • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

Clarvida is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) in Columbus, Georgia, to provide peer support to people working through recovery. The specialist draws on lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery to support individuals in the community. The role includes skill-building, problem-solving, co-leading mutual support groups, and helping clients develop self-directed recovery tools. The specialist promotes hope, personal responsibility, self-determination, and education in the recovery process.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong reading, comprehension, and written communication skills.
• Must identify as a person living with a mental health condition and be committed to supporting others in recovery.
• At least one year of experience in the recovery process or working toward wellness.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Clean criminal background check, with no evidence of abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation of children or adults.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with leadership, advocacy, or governance.

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience to help others develop and achieve recovery goals.
• Provide support through skill-building activities and group facilitation.
• Assist in developing self-help mutual support groups.
• Build self-directed recovery tools for clients.
• Support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving long-term wellness.
• Help clients set realistic recovery goals and monitor progress.
• Engage in recovery-focused activities, using personal experience to empower others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure (full-time employees).
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year (full-time employees).
• Up to 10 paid holidays (full-time employees).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options (full-time employees).
• DailyPay access to earned wages (full-time employees).
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure (full-time employees).
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Perks @ Clarvida national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cell phone stipend.

What This Job Offers

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