Peer Support Worker

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

Location: Mount Vernon, GA

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia (CSBMG) is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team at RISEUP. The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's RISEUP program is a peer-based service for individuals and families in recovery. RISEUP services establish, maintain, and enhance recovery through peer support in a safe, supportive community setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing recovery support services, as outlined in the service definition, to people that self-identify as being in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
• Uphold the culture, principles, and values of recovery in all aspects of services provided to individuals, family members, friends, and allies.
• Provide connections to local recovery communities within the ARSC, as well as treatment and recovery support services outside of the ARSC in the community
• Provide Peer Support Provide peer support to persons who have experienced challenges with substance use or misuse in ARSC, at recovery events, meetings, and over the phone.
• Provide information and facilitate development of relationships with individuals, support/ mutual aid groups, and service providers when appropriate. Follow-up when peers agree.
• Manage boundaries in relationships and make adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership.
• Support families, friends, and allies
• Provide support to families and allies of people that self-identify as being in recovery or who have challenges with substance use.
• Provide information and education about the recovery process to these individuals when appropriate. Manage boundaries in the relationship and make adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership.
• IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS Assist Program Manager in the implementation of new services, meetings, workshops, community trainings, etc. based on feedback from Advisory Board and community.
• RECORD ENCOUNTERS AND ACTIVITIES Keep and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership including but not limited to Ones on ones, PCOMS, WRAP plans, etc.
• Check voicemail and respond to any peer requiring services. Including ASO submissions.
• HOUSEKEEPING Complete daily opening/closing cleaning duties and sign off on weekly sheet, Keep building clean and orderly; this may inlcude dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, grounds cleanup outside, and maintaining porches. Report any damage or maintenance issues to supervisor in a timely manor to ensure the sfaety of the building.
• TRAVEL Some travel required, primarily within area serviced by ARSC and for advocacy/recovery events within the state. A company vehicle is to be used if available.
• PRESENCE AND ATTENDANCE Reports to work as scheduled. Follows agency procedure for reporting absence.
• Notifies management two weeks in advance for any PTO requests Exemplify CARES values and uplifts a spirit of recovery with peers, team members, and community members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office applications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience with having a mental health diagnosis, behavioral health diagnosis, or addiction recovery OR being a parent to a child with a diagnosis.

Here’s what would put you over the top

• Hold one of the following certifications: CPS-MH, CPS-AD or CARES, CPS-P.

Benefits: of Working with CSB of Middle GA:

At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.