Part-Time Certified Peer Specialist-Parent (CPS-P) Mentor

New Horizons Behavioral Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

New Horizons Behavioral Health in Columbus, GA, is seeking a Part-Time Certified Peer Specialist-Parent (CPS-P) to provide non-clinical support to youths and families navigating mental health challenges. You will draw on lived experience as a parent to offer emotional support, share recovery strategies, and connect clients with community resources.

Responsibilities include peer mentorship, advocacy, resource linkage, ongoing emotional support, crisis assistance when needed, and accurate

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must have personal experience with mental health recovery as a parent.
• Must be a CPS-P or willing to obtain certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide part-time, non-clinical support to youths or families navigating mental health challenges.
• Use lived experience to provide emotional support.
• Share strategies and connect individuals or families with community resources.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Peer support & mentorship, advocacy & empowerment, resource connection, ongoing support, crisis assistance, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Personal experience as parent

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

New Horizons Behavioral Health in Columbus, GA, is seeking a Part-Time Certified Peer Specialist-Parent (CPS-P) to provide non-clinical support to youths and families navigating mental health challenges. You will draw on lived experience as a parent to offer emotional support, share recovery strategies, and connect clients with community resources.

Responsibilities include peer mentorship, advocacy, resource linkage, ongoing emotional support, crisis assistance when needed, and accurate