Peer Support Worker, RISEUP

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO, Ltd.•Eastman, GA

About The Position

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability. LOCATION: Eastman, GA The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Rise Up department is seeking a dynamic and resourceful individual to serve as our next Peer Support Worker! Reporting to the Program Manager, our Peer Support Worker will have a focus on providing recovery support services to people that self-identify as being in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders. This person will uphold the culture, principles and values of recovery in all aspects of services provided to individuals, family members, friends and allies. This person will provide connections to local recovery communities with the ARSC, as well as treatment and recovery support services outside of this community as well.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Two (2+) or more years of substance use recovery
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of professionalism and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
Ability to obtain the Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) certification within your first year of employment, required by DBHDD

Nice To Haves

Three (3+) or more years of substance use recovery
CARES Certified

Responsibilities

Provides peer support to people who have experienced challenges with substance use or misuse in ARSC, at recovery events, meetings and over the phone
Provide information and facilitate development of relationships with individuals, support/mutual aid groups, and service providers when appropriate
Manage boundaries in relationships and adjust in accordance with the guidance provided by team leadership
Provide support to families and allies of people that self-identify as being in recovery or who have challenges with substance use
Assist Program Manager in the implementation of new services, meetings, workshops, community trainings, etc. based on feedback from the advisory board and community
Keep and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership, including but not limited to, one on ones, PCOMS, WRAP Plans, etc.
Regularly check voicemails and respond to any peer requiring peer support services, including ASO submissions
Complete weekly opening/closing duties and sign off on appropriate documentation as required, reporting any damages/maintenance needs to the appropriate parties
Travel, using a company vehicle, to assigned advocacy/recovery events throughout the state, when required
Performs all additional duties as assigned