Peer Support Specialist

20 hours ago

DaltonGeorgiaUS, United States HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC Full time
Overview:

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America 

 

Before you get started on your journey, take some time to learn more about us.  Health Connect America and its brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation.  We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings.  HCA is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives.   At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

 

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Responsibilities:

You will assist clients in their recovery process, crisis intervention, and create personalized treatment plans.

 

Assist individuals with self-directed recovery by:

  • Uncovering the purpose beyond the identified mental illness or substance use
  • Discovering possibilities of recovery
  • Tapping into individual strengths related to illness self-management (including developing skills and resources and using tools related to communicating recovery strengths, communicating health needs/concerns, self-monitoring progress)
  • Emphasizing hope and wellness
  • Helping individuals develop and work toward achievement of specific personal recovery goals (which may include attaining meaningful employment if desired by the individual)
  • Assist individuals throughout their recovery journey to provide support in preventing setbacks
  • Be an active member of the treatment team to bring the perspective of the “lived experience”
  • Provide skills-based services to assist clients and families in meeting identified goals (example: coping skills education, parenting skills training, etc.)
  • Work with children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned
  • Be an agent of change, mentor, support, and advocate
  • Link families to resources in the community, based on needs
  • Collaborate with other Georgia HOPE staff and community partners to ensure effective treatment, service provision and case collaboration
Qualifications:
  • Must be a Certified Peer Specialist as a CPS-P or CPS-Y. or eligible for certification.
  • High School Diploma or GED Required. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field OR 2 or more years of related experience.
  • Must have a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder, must be in recovery, must be open minded, and must be willing to share personal experiences with mental illness/substance use publicly.

 

 

Be Well with HCA: 

  • We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. 
  • We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually. 
  • Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products. 
  • Additional benefits include: 
  • Access to a Health Navigator 
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution 
  • Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account 
  • Health Reimbursement Account 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan 
  • Benefits Hub 
  • Tickets at Work 

 

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America 

 

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. 

 

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.  For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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