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Location : Pickens County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: 157793
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Anderson-Oconee-Pickens
Division: Pickens County
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
Closing Date: 1/14/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA23
Position Number:: 61129680
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $27,040.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $27,040.00
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants must apply on-line at careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Pickens County Clinic, 337 West Main Street, Easley, SC, 29640 of the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center, 200 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625.
This position functions as a Peer Support Specialist. All applicants must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services to be considered.
Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred. Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified as a Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirement: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
Agency Requirements: Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred. Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements. Must have good computer skills and ability to work set schedule determined by the center.
Knowledge of recovery. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. Will be required to maintain SC Peer Support Certification. Position does require delivery of Peer Support Services to patients in individual, community and group settings. Local travel will be necessary at times to meet patient needs and provide service provision.
Preferred Requirements: Currently certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist.
NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicant must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Selected candidate would be eligible for the following benefits based upon working a minimum of 30 hours per week:
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education?
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To be eligible for consideration, applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services plus have one year of participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate necessary recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter is preferred.Are you a current or former consumer of mental health services?
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Are you currently a Certified Peer Support Specialist in South Carolina? If so, please give date you received your certification or include a copy of your current certification with your application.
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Please describe your computer skills.
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How would you describe your communication skills?
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Are you agreeable to the hourly rate of $13.00?
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Do you understand that this position is temporary, generally not to exceed 7.5 hours per day, 37.50 hours per week, Monday through Friday for a 12 month period?
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Are you currently or have you been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Programs?
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Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?
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Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?
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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
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Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?
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Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application? Please note that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?
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From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?
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If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered Other for question #15, please indicate from where below:
Required Question
Location : Pickens County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: 157793
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Anderson-Oconee-Pickens
Division: Pickens County
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
Closing Date: 1/14/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA23
Position Number:: 61129680
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $27,040.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $27,040.00
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants must apply on-line at careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Pickens County Clinic, 337 West Main Street, Easley, SC, 29640 of the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center, 200 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625.
This position functions as a Peer Support Specialist. All applicants must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services to be considered.
Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred. Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified as a Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirement: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
Agency Requirements: Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred. Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements. Must have good computer skills and ability to work set schedule determined by the center.
Knowledge of recovery. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. Will be required to maintain SC Peer Support Certification. Position does require delivery of Peer Support Services to patients in individual, community and group settings. Local travel will be necessary at times to meet patient needs and provide service provision.
Preferred Requirements: Currently certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist.
NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicant must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Selected candidate would be eligible for the following benefits based upon working a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
What is your highest level of education?
02
To be eligible for consideration, applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services plus have one year of participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate necessary recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter is preferred.Are you a current or former consumer of mental health services?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently a Certified Peer Support Specialist in South Carolina? If so, please give date you received your certification or include a copy of your current certification with your application.
04
Please describe your computer skills.
05
How would you describe your communication skills?
06
Are you agreeable to the hourly rate of $13.00?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you understand that this position is temporary, generally not to exceed 7.5 hours per day, 37.50 hours per week, Monday through Friday for a 12 month period?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you currently or have you been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Programs?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?
- Yes
- No
11
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
- Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
12
Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?
- Yes
- No
13
Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application? Please note that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
- Yes
- No
14
Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?
- Yes
- No
15
From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?
- SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
- Simply Hired
- Indeed
- College Career Services Center
- Friend/Relative
- Referral from current DMH Employee
- Other
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If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below:
17
If you answered Other for question #15, please indicate from where below:
Required Question
