Certified Clinical Peer Specialist

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of CERTIFIED CLINICAL PEER SPECIALIST at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary: $40,144.00 Under direct supervision, assist individuals with daily living activities in their homes, residential facilities, hospitals, day programs, group homes, workshops, or supported-employment environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months of relevant job-related training or experience.
• High school diploma/GED and one year of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Provides direct care and support according to each individual’s service or treatment plan.
• Teaches and reinforce basic personal, social, academic, and work-related skills.
• Encourages individuals to participate in recreational, social, educational, and community activities.
• Observes individuals’ behavior, physical condition, and progress.
• Reports changes in an individual’s condition, behavior, or needs to the appropriate supervisor or clinical staff.
• Documents services provided, observations, incidents, and individual progress.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and supportive living or program environment.
• Follows established health, safety, emergency, and infection‑control procedures.
• Assists with meal preparation and other routine household activities when assigned.
• Provides transportation to appointments and activities when required.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies and reports incidents according to established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

CPR and first-aid certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Certified Clinical Peer Specialist
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID: JR0000005343
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details: SALARY: $40,144.00

Job Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of CERTIFIED CLINICAL PEER SPECIALIST at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Salary: $40,144.00

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, assist individuals with daily living activities in their homes, residential facilities, hospitals, day programs, group homes, workshops, or supported-employment environments. Provides training in basic personal and social skills, simple academics, and work-related skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Provides direct care and support according to each individual’s service or treatment plan.
• Teaches and reinforce basic personal, social, academic, and work-related skills.
• Encourages individuals to participate in recreational, social, educational, and community activities.
• Observes individuals’ behavior, physical condition, and progress.
• Reports changes in an individual’s condition, behavior, or needs to the appropriate supervisor or clinical staff.
• Documents services provided, observations, incidents, and individual progress.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and supportive living or program environment.
• Follows established health, safety, emergency, and infection‑control procedures.
• Assists with meal preparation and other routine household activities when assigned.
• Provides transportation to appointments and activities when required.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies and reports incidents according to established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months of relevant job‑related training or experience.
• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job‑related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing direct care or social services to individuals with behavioral health conditions, developmental disabilities, or other special needs.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and safety procedures.
• Experience documenting services and individual progress.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR and first-aid certification.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license, if required for the assigned position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.