- Teach and role model the value of the member's recovery experience.
- Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
- Serve as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for recovery-based services to assist the members in daily living.
- Identify opportunities for engagement of members in forming a supportive, peer recovery network.
- Assist members in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
- Assist members in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups.
- Initiates and maintains contact with assigned members to determine members' engagement and response to services.
- Assist members understand Peer Recovery resources available within the local community.
- Assist members in identifying recovery resources, supports, remove barriers, and facilitate connections in the local community.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
- Acts as a resource for staff on decision making and problem-solving as it relates to the peer role.
- Utilize tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to assist clients in creating their wellness and recovery plans.
- Assist clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
- Located in the assigned territory with the ability to support our members with approximately 50% of field work.
- Requires AA/AS and minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health field or in a peer support services role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Peer Specialist Certification required.
- Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
- BA/BS or MBA preferred.
- One year experience working as a Peer Support Specialist, after receiving certification, or related equivalent experience.
- Located in the assigned territory with the ability to support our members with approximately 50% of field work.
- Experience working with computers toggling back and forth through multiple screens.
- Experience with researching resources.
- A valid driver's license.
- Telephonic and field-based customer service
- Knowledge of the Recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized mental health processes.
- Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual clients in self-directed recovery.
- Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illness & substance use disorders.
- Knowledge and skills sufficient to use community resources necessary for independent living and ability to teach those skills to other individuals with severe mental illness.
- Knowledge of how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups by soliciting input from the mental health consumers on their strengths and interests.
-
Technical Support Specialist
2 days ago
Perrigo Georgia, United StatesPerrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing Quality, Affordable Self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it. · **Description Overview**: · Perform technology transfer activities for new and/or revised products and processes ...
-
Recovery Support Specialist-casual
1 week ago
Northwestern Medicine DeKalb, United States**Benefits** · - $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) · - $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($3,000 part-time) · - $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) · - $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time) · - Annual Employee Merit Increase an ...
-
Support Specialist
5 days ago
Kids Connected Atlanta, United States**Support Specialist** · **Job Location:** Atlanta, GA **Description** · Kids Connected is an up-and-coming online marketplace for live classes and activities headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide an online platform where parents can enroll their kids in very affordable ...
-
Support Specialist
5 days ago
Saicon Consultants Atlanta, United States**Support Specialist** · Location: Atlanta, GA · Posted On: 11/16/2021 · Requirement Code: 52344 · **Requirement Detail** · **Required :** · Previous fingerprint processing experience preferred Intermediate Microsoft Office skills · The CHRC Support Specialist will be requ ...
-
IT Support Specialist
6 days ago
Keen Logic Atlanta, United StatesKeenLogic is seeking to hire a Journeyman Document Specialist for the Center of Disease Control. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience with IT Support and be responsible for installing Windows image on all machines, unboxing/boxing equipment, inventory of equipmen ...
-
IT Support Specialist
5 days ago
Tradeshift Atlanta, United States**IT Support Specialist** · Atlanta, GA, USA · Employees can work remotely · Full-time · Department: IT · **Company Description** · **About Tradeshift** · Tradeshift is a unicorn in the fintech industry. We are disrupting a typically stagnant environment by connecting comp ...
-
IT Support Specialist
1 week ago
Keen Logic Atlanta, United StatesKeenLogic is seeking to hire a Journeyman Document Specialist for the Center of Disease Control. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience with IT Support and be responsible for installing Windows image on all machines, unboxing/boxing equipment, inventory of equipmen ...
-
IT Support Specialist
5 days ago
Keen Logic Atlanta, United StatesKeenLogic is seeking to hire a · Journeyman Document Specialist · for the Center of Disease Control. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience with IT Support and be responsible for · installing Windows image on all machines, unboxing/boxing equipment, inventory of ...
-
IT Support Specialist
2 days ago
Culturetech Solutions Atlanta, United StatesJob Description · Job Description · Culturetech Solutions · is a people-oriented boutique services company. Long term relationships, consistent performance and sound management practices make us a favorite "go-to" company with our valued clients. We are veteran tech savvy indi ...
-
IT Support Specialist
3 days ago
JobsRUs Atlanta, United StatesJob Description · Job Description · Position: IT Support Specialist · Pay: $25-$33/hour · Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid/Remote) · Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility · Job Description: · We are seeking a skilled IT Support Specialist to assist with ...
-
IT Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
V-Soft Consulting Group Atlanta, United StatesIT Support Specialist (100% Remote) · Primary Location: Atlanta, Georgia · V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for an IT Support Specialist (100% Remote) for our premier client. · Education and Experience " Bachelor's degree in related field from accredited college or unive ...
-
IT Support Specialist
1 week ago
Crimson Enterprises Riverdale, United StatesOur employees - motivated individuals who fit in with us. Because we give them space to use their individual strengths and take on responsibility. Join our team, grow beyond yourself and shape the future of Continentale, EUROPA and Mannheimer together - three strong brands, one n ...
-
IT Support Specialist
4 days ago
Culturetech Solutions Atlanta, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCulturetech Solutions is a people-oriented boutique services company. Long term relationships, consistent performance and sound management practices make us a favorite "go-to" company with our valued clients. We are veteran tech savvy individuals ...
-
IT Support Specialist
5 days ago
UserTesting Atlanta, United StatesDiscover insights Uncover insights about any experience · **Drive results** · Excellence from each of us is required for our shared success. Were focused on results and work with a sense of ownership and urgency. · **Health and wellness** · We focus on total wellness. We offe ...
-
Operations Support Specialist
1 week ago
State of Delaware Smyrna, United States**Introduction**: · **Make a Difference with DHSS** · Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. W ...
-
Customer Support Specialist
1 week ago
Key Training Center Atlanta, United StatesA Customer Support Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction by providing exceptional support and assistance to customers. They are responsible for addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and delivering a positive customer experience. This role r ...
-
Technical Support Specialist
1 week ago
Insight Global Atlanta, United StatesJob Description: · Insight Global is seeking a Bilingual IT Support Specialist (Spanish) to assist with the business operations of a leading construction materials supplier in the USA. The candidate is responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting PCs and printers, trou ...
-
Desktop Support Specialist
1 week ago
Franklin Fitch Atlanta, United StatesPosition: Desktop Support Specialist · Location: Atlanta · Industry: Law Firm · Arrangements: Full-time, permanent · The Desktop Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the firm's user community as a member of the Technology Department. · Typical support includes end use ...
-
SCADA Support Specialist
1 week ago
Selectek Staffing Solutions Atlanta, United StatesSelectek is seeking direct-hire candidates to fill a SCADA Support Specialist role with a partnering company in eastern Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is looking for candidates to provide SCADA systems support in the electrical distribution and transmiss Support Specialist, Technical ...
-
PSMP Support Specialist
3 days ago
Tech Providers Inc. Atlanta, United StatesPosition : PSMP Support Specialist · Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite) · Duration: 09+ months contract (High Possibility of Extension) · Roles & Responsibilities:Review Dealer and field support inquiries through internal client ticketing system and provide support ba ...
Certified Peer Support Specialist - Atlanta, United States - Elevance Health
Description
Certified Peer Support SpecialistLocation:
Atlanta, GA ( Dekalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett C ounties)
The Peer Support Specialist will perform a range of tasks to engage, motivate and inspire members to participate in their recovery, regain independence within the community and promote optimal wellness.
The Peer Support Specialist is an active member of the corporate Peer Support and Recovery program and provides peer support services to clients with serious mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders through telephonic and field-based operations.
The Peer Specialist will function as a role model to members; demonstrating expertise in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serves as a consumer advocate, provides consumer information and peer support for members.
How you will make an impact:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experience:
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler.
We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates.
They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week.
Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
