Peer Specialist Lead
DeKalb Community Service Board
- Atlanta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops monthly program calendars, organizes weekly community integration outings, oversees all program work units, and prepares/provides recovery- oriented, psychoeducational groups;
- Manages a caseload, provides consistent care coordination, skills training and referral completion;
- Assists in evaluating progress, developing individual recovery plans & ensuring appropriate level of care;
- Educates and advocates with family members and other caregivers to support individuals in their recovery;
- Is a role model of recovery, flexibility, and professionalism;
- Documents all contacts and completes individual daily progress notes;
- Works cohesively with co-workers, site physicians, adult outpatient clinicians, administrative staff, agency administration, personal care home providers & family members;
- Possesses basic computer skills & utilizes electronic medical records daily;
- Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings;
- Is responsible for transporting, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings;
- May require occasional weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events;
- Additional duties may be assigned by the Program Manager and/or Director, as needed.
- Certification as a peer specialist (CPS-MH) by the Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project, or ability to attain certification within 12 months of hire.
- Certification as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP), or ability to attain certification within 12 months of hire;
- 1 year of experience working in adult mental health & with individuals diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness;
- Competency in teaching basic group skills, understanding how to engage individuals in treatment & development of self-advocacy;
- Minimum of High School diploma;
- Proficient computer skills to be able to use electronic medical records;
- Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community;
- Strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, & be a positive role model for persons served.