Certified Peer Specialist - Albany, United States - Aspire Behavioral Health

Description

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK:
Under the direct supervision of Licensed staff provide
70% billable services to individuals on assigned case load. Be in compliance
with service guidelines. Complete documentation within 24 hours. Help people
reengagement in services. Monitors service delivered are authorized, ensure
caseload is accurate, use time towards travel, scheduling and activities needed
to ensure successful face to face appointment. Attend agency required training,
supervision, meeting as scheduled by supervisor. Will keep up with essential
learning to perform assigned work. Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and Any
combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant
to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities in advocacy or advisory
or governance and one (1) continuous year as a current or former recipient of
treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) Must
be certified as Peer Specialist by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
Salary is $22,600 annually if certified.

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION:
In addition to
meeting the minimal qualifications, preference will be given to those with a
Bachelor's Degree in a human services area and Certified Peer Specialist
designation with one year experience at the level of Certified Peer Specialist
or a position with similar duties. OR one year experience at the SST -2 level
with Certified Peer Specialist designation OR five years' experience at the
level of Certified Peer Specialist

(X) A pre-employment physical required for appointment to position.

(X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to
position.

(X) Pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for
appointment to position.

(X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having
registered with the Selective

Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such
registration.

(X) An official transcript required from the college that granted your hours
and/or degree. The transcript

(Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Personnel Department
with application materials.

Complete application in exact accordance with instructions on how to complete
the work history. Describe background in full and make certain application is
signed and dated by applicant. Applications must include a telephone number
where the applicant can be reached during the daytime. Incomplete
applications, applications with insufficient detail, or application that are
otherwise unacceptable may be returned and can result in applicants not being
considered for the position.


TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
(X) This announcement is open to all qualified applicants.

(X) This announcement is open to all current Aspire BH & DD Services employees
who meet minimum qualifications for

the position. They include one year of continuous employment in
current position, no disciplinary actions,

investigations or incidents.

ASPIRE BH & DD SERVICES does not refuse services or employment to anyone based
on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, or religious or
political opinions or affiliations. An applicant who has a disability which
requires special accommodation should contact Personnel at for
assistance.