Job Description

Job Description

Certified Peer Specialist - Dublin, GA

Pay Rate: $10.50 To 12.50/hr

Shifts: 40 Hour Work Week, Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the counselor or designee, The CPS Group Leader will be responsible for the development and on-going provision of peer support services within Quentin’s Place.
• Provide guidance and consultation to individuals served.
• Function as Peer Support Specialist for assigned cases.
• Provide monthly group schedules.
• Provide groups daily for consumers at Quentin’s Place at scheduled times.
• Any other duties asked by supervisor to assist with.
• Monitor consumers as needed.
• Responsible for the provision of a safe, secure, clean, and attractive environment for consumers, visitors, and staff.
• Assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Assist with transportation of persons served as needed.

Requirements/Preferences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent document;
• Valid Georgia Driver's License;
• Pass a drug screen and national background check;
• Have lived experience dealing with a behavioral health diagnosis, have a high school diploma or GED, and be willing to become certified OR be the parent/guardian of a child with lived experience with SED/SMI and be willing to become certified.
• CPS certification preferred, but without it, applicant MUST have a Mental Health or Substance Abuse background in order to obtain said certification once hired.