Peer Specialist

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Position Summary:
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support services; serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support to consumers in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process. Function as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. and one (1) continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligible for certification as Peer Specialist by the Georgia Department of Human Resources. Must have CPRP or be able to demonstrate activity toward attainment of the CPRP credential. Must have a valid GA driver's license. A bachelor's degree, master's degree in a related social science field is preferred.
Working Conditions
Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in BHSGA or personal vehicle.
COVID-19 precautions:
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Everyone has to wear mask, receive temperature checks, and screenings. Employees, consumers, and guest.
ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION
Position opened to:
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action.
Any exception must be submitted to the Human Resources Director for approval.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Required Education High School