Join a team that can truly make an impact on the lives of others!
At Georgia HOPE, an HCA Company, we strive to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and provide young people with a safe space to discuss their concerns. Certified Peer Support Youth providers will offer support, guidance, and mentorship to young individuals facing mental health challenges or other difficulties. These roles often require individuals to have personal experience with mental health issues or other adversities, as well as training and certification in peer support.

What will I be doing?
Assist individuals with self-directed recovery by:

• Uncovering the purpose beyond the identified mental illness or substance use
• Discovering possibilities of recovery
• Tapping into individual strengths related to illness self-management (including developing skills and resources and using tools related to communicating recovery strengths, communicating health needs/concerns, self-monitoring progress)
• Emphasizing hope and wellness
• Helping individuals develop and work toward achievement of specific personal recovery goals (which may include attaining meaningful employment if desired by the individual)
• Assist individuals throughout their recovery journey to provide support in preventing setbacks
• Be an active member of the treatment team to bring the perspective of the “lived experience”
• Provide skills-based services to assist clients and families in meeting identified goals (example: coping skills education, parenting skills training, etc.)
• Work with children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned
• Be an agent of change, mentor, support, and advocate
• Link families to resources in the community, based on needs
• Collaborate with other Georgia HOPE staff and community partners to ensure effective treatment, service provision and case collaboration

Am I a good fit?

• Successful staff exude a passion for serving vulnerable individuals and families
• A flexible schedule is important for this role, and allows you to have control over your session planning
• Ability to work independently and manage time well
• Ability to collaborate with a team to accomplish goals

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist as a CPS-P or CPS-Y. or eligible for certification.
• High School Diploma or GED Required. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field OR 2 or more years of related experience
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with using the internet and Microsoft Word
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Document case notes in online electronic medical record system (CareLogic, eCase)
• Attend regular team meetings
• Attend agency trainings, as needed
• Ability to function as a member for a multi-disciplinary treatment team and work cooperatively with other agency employees
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally and ethically with clients, co-workers and community partners
• Contribute to Georgia HOPE's culture of safety and inclusion by demonstrating a commitment to learning how to engage with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our team members including medical/dental, 401K, HSA with company contribution, Paid Time Off for full time staff.
Health connect is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Dalton, Georgia

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person