CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

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 assist
with housing application, referrals for housing resources, renewals, and
ensuring housing issues are addressed to help people continue to have stable
housing. 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.

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.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable
to provide information on application status. Only applicants selected for an
interview will be notified. All qualified applicants will be considered; but may
not necessarily receive an interview.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: (Mark type of recruitment. More than one type may be
selected.)

(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 (229) 430-4433 for assistance.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED UNDER THE GEORGIA MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION AND MUST BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE POSTED ON YOUR
BULLETIN BOARD

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 assist
with housing application, referrals for housing resources, renewals, and
ensuring housing issues are addressed to help people continue to have stable
housing. 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.

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.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable
to provide information on application status. Only applicants selected for an
interview will be notified. All qualified applicants will be considered; but may
not necessarily receive an interview.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: (Mark type of recruitment. More than one type may be
selected.)

(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 (229) 430-4433 for assistance.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED UNDER THE GEORGIA MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION AND MUST BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE POSTED ON YOUR
BULLETIN BOARD

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