Certified Peer Specialist — Youth Parent Peer

Cahaba Center for Mental Health; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Center for Mental Health is seeking a dedicated professional to provide direct services to clients, including group work and individual support. Candidates should have a high school diploma and lived experience as a parent of a child receiving mental health services to effectively mentor other parents.

The role includes conducting home visits, developing coping and communication skills with clients, and maintaining client documentation and progress notes. This position emphasizes a supportive environment with a focus on personal recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a parent of a child who has received mental health services is essential.
• Willingness to accept supervision and consultation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services including individual and group work.
• Conduct home visits and assess client needs.
• Help consumers develop coping, communication, and social skills.
• Support the creation of Personal Recovery Plans.
• Maintain client files and complete necessary documentation.

Skills

Client service delivery

Communication skills

Coping skill development

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to assigned clients, including individual and group work aligned with treatment plans
• Conduct home visits and identify client needs in a timely manner
• Help consumers develop coping, communication, and social skills
• Assist with problem-solving and self-help skill development
• Support the creation and monitoring of Personal Recovery Plans by sharing lived experience
• Maintain client files and complete required documentation and progress notes
• Participate in team meetings, assessments, and training workshops
• Operate Center vehicles in accordance with safety protocols

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Lived experience as a parent of a child who has received mental health services — this experience is used to mentor and support other parents
• Willingness to use supervision and consultation as needed

Cahaba Center for Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.