What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist position at PINELAND BH/DD CSB?
Location: 4 W Altman St Statesboro, GA
A Peer Support Specialist is a person who has progressed in their own recovery from alcohol or other drug abuse or mental disorder and is willing to self-identify as a peer and work to assist other individuals with chemical dependency or a mental disorder. Because of their life experience, such persons have expertise that professional training cannot replicate. There are many tasks performed by peer support specialists that may include assisting their peers in articulating their goals for recovery, learning and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the specialist's own recovery experience, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.
Must have a High School or GED to apply and be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a Georgia Driver's License with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years or suspended license in the past 5 years.
Candidate selected will be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
PINELAND BHDD CSB is an EEO agency.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25,549.36 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25,549