What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) (Five Points) Lawrenceville, GA position at View Point Health?
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Job Title: Client Support Worker - Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Primary Location: Gwinnett/Newton Counties
Specific Location: Five Points (Lawrenceville, GA). One (1) opening/New Rock (Covington, GA.) One (1) opening
Programs: Day Services Programs
Number of Openings: 1 Per Location
Job: Social Services
Shift: Day Job
**Must have certification as a CPS**
Job Descriptions:
Peer Specialists strive to help people reach their own goals and live healthy lives by supporting them in identifying strengths and abilities followed by assisting them in articulating, developing, and creating personal goals for recovery through one-to-one and group sessions. Peer Specialists support the therapeutic milieu and assist consumers in accessing therapeutic and ancillary services.
The Peer Specialist assists persons served with daily decision-making and minor problem-solving skills. Provides emotional support and encouragement and models appropriate behavior and social interactions. Observes and monitors participants’ behavior in the course of daily activities. Intervenes and diffuses potentially disruptive situations using established guidelines. Refers concerns to appropriate staff as needed. Charts observations and incidents.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists with evaluation of functional levels of participants.
- Works with other team members to determine appropriate individual goals and objectives and to develop individualized plans for participants.
- Assists participants with accessing community resources and developing self-advocacy skills. Assists with teaching daily living/social skills, such as cooking, hygiene, med managements, starting and maintaining friendships, etc.
- Teaches coping skills to manage symptoms of mental illness as well as life stressors.
- Assists participants with preparation to co-lead groups on planned topics related to treatment and recovery goals.
- Presents educational group lectures as assigned.
- Under close supervision, assists with provision of support services, such as case management and supportive guidance.
- Participates in staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, participant staffing, and in-service training.
- Assesses participants’ recreational options and existing community activities.
- Plans and participates in recreational activities that foster community integration and healthy relationships.
- Documents participant activities and progress on appropriate forms with established procedures and within established time frames.
- Complies with agency rules and policies on confidentiality and as an agency employee, maintains required boundaries with program participants.
Minimum Training & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field OR
High School diploma with at least 3 years’ experience working in social services field providing supportive care to clients challenged with mental illness.
AND
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification or eligible to obtain a CPS certification based on personal lived experience.
Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Peer Specialist (CPS).
Benefits (for qualified employees):
- State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
- Paid New Hire Training
- Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
- No employee deduction for Social Security
- Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
- Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Announcement is subject to close once a qualified pool of applicants has been identified.
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