Certified Peer Specialist

9 hours ago


Columbus, Georgia, United States Clarvida Full time

Description

Position at Clarvida - Georgia


Clarvida's success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.   Certified Peer Specialist   Certified Peer Specialists work from the perspective of their lived experience to help build environments conducive to recovery. They promote hope, personal responsibility, empowerment, education, and self-determination in the communities where they serve.  CPSs are trained to assist others in skill-building, problem-solving, setting up and maintaining self-help mutual support groups, and building self-directed recovery tools. A critical role of the CPS is supporting others in developing their recovery goals, and specific steps to reach those goals.  This position is working as a member of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.   Perks: 

  • $22.22-$24.15/hour
  • Full time daytime schedule
  • Ongoing training, growth, and development in a national agency with hometown offices
What is ACT?    ACT is one of the oldest and most widely researched evidence-based practices, for adult clients ages 25 and older who have serious and persistent mental illness.  The service uses a multidisciplinary mental health team, including Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers/Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Employment Specialists, Certified Peer Specialists, and Case Managers to provide tailored services to address the client's preferences and identified goals, which make up their Individualized Recovery Plan.  By providing housing, recovery, vocational support, nurse/psychiatrist and therapist services, we enable clients to eventually transition to lower levels of care programs or move toward independence, increasing their quality of life.  Clients may include adults with a history of trauma, homelessness, frequent hospital stays, refugees, and clients who have not responded well to traditional outpatient care.  Interventions are rehabilitative, intensive, integrated, and stage specific.     What we are looking for:
  • Certified Peer Specialist
    • Able to identify as a person living with a mental health condition and be willing to use their lived recovery experience to support others in their recovery.
    • Must be well grounded in recovery with at least one year working towards wellness and recovery.
  • High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age
  • Strong reading, comprehension, and written communication skills.  Experience with leadership, advocacy, or governance, preferred.
  • Valid Georgia Driver's License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); Clean Criminal Back Ground Check (no conviction or credible evidence of abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation-child or adult)
   What we offer:    Full Time Employees:
  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure 
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over each year 
  • Up to 10 Paid holidays* 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options 
  • DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday* 
  • Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements 
All Employees:
  • 401K 
  • Free licensure supervision 
  • Employee Assistance program  
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment 
  • Mileage reimbursement* 
  • Company cellphone 
   *benefits may vary based on Position/State/County      Application Deadline:  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.   If you're #readytowork we are #readytohire Now hiring  Not the job you're looking for?  Clarvida has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to      To Learn More About Us:  Clarvida @     Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.     "We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized email address, from a [email protected] email, or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a email address."   


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