CPS-Peer Support Group Program
DeKalb Community Service, Atlanta, GA, United States
Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.
As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. Claratel Behavioral Health is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Read more on our recent CARF accreditation here.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist is an integral part of the Peer Support Program, which provides recovery-focused services to individuals with severe, persistent mental illnesses. Under general supervision, Peer Support Specialists provide psycho-educational skill-building groups/interventions to promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, daily living skills & development of natural/community supports.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Peer Support Specialist:
- Prepares and provides recovery-oriented, psycho-educational groups;
- Manages a caseload, provides consistent care coordination, skills training and referral completion.
- Assists in evaluating progress, developing individual recovery plans & ensuring appropriate level of care;
- Educates and advocates with family members and other caregivers to support individuals in their recovery.
- Is a role model of recovery, flexibility, and professionalism.
- Documents all contacts and complete individual daily progress notes.
- Works cohesively with co-workers, site physicians, adult outpatient clinicians, administrative staff, agency administration, personal care home providers & family members.
- Possesses basic computer skills & utilize electronic medical records daily.
- Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.
- Is responsible for transporting, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings.
- May require occasional weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events;
- Additional duties may be assigned by the Program Lead and/or Director, as needed.
- Certification as a peer specialist (CPS-MH) by the Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
- 6 months experience working/volunteering in the capacity of CPS in adult mental health & with individuals diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED
- Proficient computer skills to be able to use electronic medical records
- Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community
- Must have transportation to and from work, strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, & be a positive role model for persons served
- Competency in teaching basic group skills, understanding how to engage individuals in treatment & development of self-advocacy, preferred;
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Primarily in clinic but does require some work in community during required program outings
- May require occasional adjusted hours due to program and community events
- Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machine
- Must complete and pass agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.
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Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305).
Our Mission: Claratel Behavioral Health strives to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time.
Our Vision: Claratel Behavioral Health envisions a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.
Our Values:
• Providing inspirational leadership in marshaling resources to achieve our vision
• Being an industry leader in public sector service delivery
• Having talented and well trained staff that is client and mission focused
• Offering a full service continuum with a collaborative spirit
• Being the provider of choice, the employer of choice and the board of choice
Other details
- Job Family Peer
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator REGULAR
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