Certified Family Support Specialist

2 months ago


Waycross, Georgia, United States Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services Full time
Full-Time Certified Parent Peer Specialist

Company: Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services

Position Title: Full-Time Certified Parent Peer Specialist

Work Unit: IC3

Immediate Supervisors: Angie Williams and Meranda Bice

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must be a parent or guardian of a youth or young adult diagnosed with a mental health condition. Additionally, candidates should possess either:

  • A High School Diploma or GED along with three years of experience in a related social services role,
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant social services field, or
  • One year of experience in a comparable lower-level position.

Key Responsibilities:

Under varying levels of supervision, the Certified Parent Peer Specialist (CPS-P) is responsible for delivering peer support services to a designated group of youth aged 5 to 20 and their families enrolled in IC3 services. Responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with other team members and participating in team meetings.
  • Advocating for youth and providing essential information and peer support across diverse settings.
  • Maintaining regular contact with each individual on the caseload, ensuring comprehensive documentation.
  • Attending collaborative meetings with staff and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assisting in crisis response situations.

Essential Competencies:

  • Customer Service: Ability to deliver courteous, accessible, and knowledgeable service to youth and families.
  • Recovery Support: Understanding of the recovery process and utilizing personal recovery experiences to assist others.
  • Relationship Building: Skill in establishing supportive and healing relationships.
  • Accountability: Knowledge of policies and procedures, completing all required professional development training.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Results Orientation: Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), report completion, and maintaining productivity standards.
  • Judgment and Decision Making: Understanding of eligibility criteria and crisis intervention protocols.

Agency-Specific Duties:

  • Manage a caseload of up to 25 youth in IC3 services, focusing on supporting parents and caregivers.
  • Provide life skills training to youth with psychosis and/or dual diagnoses from a peer perspective.
  • Ensure efficient documentation practices, meeting monthly contact requirements and maintaining billable productivity.
  • Collaborate with treatment teams, acting as a liaison between various agencies and linking individuals to external resources.
  • Participate in mandatory training sessions, assist with crisis response, and engage in team meetings and family interactions.
  • Employ problem-solving techniques to support vocational choices and enhance social skills among individuals.
  • Stay informed about current trends and developments in the mental health sector.


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