The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Certified Peer Specialist at East Central Regional Hospital located n Augusta, GA.

Job Description:

Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. This is the entry/training level of the Client Support Worker job series. Incumbents at this level may require additional training or experience to gain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained
• Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics
• Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles
• Instructs clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction
• May advise clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems
• Participates in case reviews
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands
• Plans, shops for, and prepares meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals
• Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities

Sample Technical Competencies:

• Ability to observe and monitor participants' behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Ability to provide training and/or orientation services to participants.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, consumer staffings and service training.

Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities 

Preference will be given to those who, in addition to meeting the above qualifications, also possess the following:

• 2 years for active participation in self0help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, consumer-run organizations, or similar programs
• Completion of the DHR training and certified as a Peer Specialist

In addition to a competitive salary (), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 8 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at East Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

While Augusta is known worldwide for the Masters® and the coveted green jacket, you'll find that Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city - also known as the "Garden City" of the South - is full of history, atmosphere, Southern charm, and activities to engage everyone's interest.

Discover the historic charm of the classic South with Augusta's tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. Enjoy dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural attractions and entertainment. Meander along the banks of the Savannah River as you stroll Riverwalk Augusta. Canoe the river or the adjacent Augusta Canal.

Whatever your interest, you'll find something to satisfy it in Augusta.

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: ecrhjobs@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Certified Peer Specialist    If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.