Client Support & Peer Specialist - Behavioral Health

Georgia Department of Revenue

Savannah (GA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Client Support Worker/Peer Specialist in Savannah, GA. You will assist clients in daily living activities, monitor behavior, and provide training in personal and social skills across home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities include creating service plans, documenting progress, counseling on behavioral issues, and coordinating transportation as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a therapeutic recreation or related discipline from an accredited college or university with two years of job-related experience; or one year at the lower level. Registration may be required.
Experience providing social or direct care services to groups of individuals with special needs is expected.

Responsibilities

Arranges for needed medical care and services to assure care is obtained.
Delivers educational group lectures on topics related to care.
Develops individual service/treatment plans for each consumer.
Cares for individuals and families during incapacitation or convalescence, providing companionship and daily living support.
Counsels clients on behavioral problems and daily decision-making.
Instructs clients on daily living skills one-on-one or in groups.
Monitors client behavior and progress.
Participates in case reviews to plan ongoing services.
Maintains records of client progress and reports changes to supervisor.
Provides transportation for clients to appointments and activities.