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Certified Peer Specialist

Are you looking to do meaningful work helping others in the community?

AmericanWork, LLC.is part of Pathways, one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. We offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, and much more (see below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!

Perks of this role:

Day, Night, and Weekend Shifts available

8 hour shifts

About Your Role: Certified Peer Specialists work from the perspective of their lived experience to help build environments conducive to recovery. They promote hope, personal responsibility, empowerment, education, and self-determination in the communities where they serve. CPSs are trained to assist others in skill-building, problem-solving, setting up and maintaining self-help mutual support groups, and building self-directed recovery tools. A critical role of the CPS is supporting others in developing their recovery goals, and specific steps to reach those goals.

What we are looking for:

Certified Peer Specialist

High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age

Candidates must be willing to identify as a person living with a mental health condition and be willing to use their lived recovery experience to support others in their recovery. Must be well grounded in recovery with at least one year working towards wellness and recovery.

Strong reading, comprehension, and written communication skills

Experience with leadership, advocacy, or governance, preferred.

Valid Georgia Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR);

Clean Criminal Back Ground Check (no conviction or credible evidence of abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation-child or adult)

What we offer:

Full Time Employees:

7 Paid Vacation days that increases with tenure each year to a max of 5 weeks

Separate Paid Sick leave that rolls over each year (don’t waste your PTO being sick!)

9 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision plan options

Employee Assistance Program

All Employees:

401 K Plan

Pet Insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Financial Wellness program webinars and tools

Dell Discounts

Verizon discount

Perks @ Pathways (movie, shopping, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

Opportunities for advancement in our national company! As we grow, you grow with us!

To Learn More About Us: Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/ AmericanWork @ https://www.pathways.com/georgia

Positions open throughout Georgia @ https://americanwork-llc.careerplug.com/jobs

Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.