This position is to work as a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) in various location throughout Appling, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, Toombs, and Wayne Counties under Pineland BHDD services.

A CARES works in the Addictive Disease Support Services (ADSS) through lived experiences to provide a broad range of social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families in addiction recovery. Conducts patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention. Utilizing their lived experience, a CARES assists in dealing with personal and social problems for individuals receiving services throughout our programs. May provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and/or serve as a liaison for social services in the community. May perform case management duties. Performs lead worker functions.

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Rehabilitation.

Full Time position requires the applicant to have lived experience with addictive disease and recovery.

Administrative Offices and training completed in Bulloch County prior to onsite training. Please specify which county best supports your location.

All applicants will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Report, Drug Screening, as well as National and Local Criminal Background checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Statesboro, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person