Certified Clinical Peer Specialist - Direct Care

Georgia Department of Revenue; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Certified Clinical Peer Specialist for Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Salary: $40,144.00.

Under supervision, you will assist individuals with daily living activities and provide training in personal, social, and work-related skills. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with relevant training/experience.

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.

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.

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Certified Clinical Peer Specialist for Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Salary: $40,144.00.

Under supervision, you will assist individuals with daily living activities and provide training in personal, social, and work-related skills. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with relevant training/experience.