Social Services Technician 2 - Certified Peer Specialist

Georgia Pines; Thomasville (GA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal Insurance

Flexible working schedules

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Productivity Bonus

Résumé du poste

Georgia Pines Community Service Board in South Georgia is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to provide a wide range of social services to individuals and families, including intakes, treatment team participation, and crisis intervention. The role may involve supportive counseling, liaison work with social services, and case management duties as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with two years of related experience, or a bachelor's in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher education required depending on experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a social service field is preferred.
• One year at the lower level or position equivalent may qualify.

Responsabilités

• Conduct intakes with individuals and families.
• Participate in treatment team planning.
• Perform crisis interventions when needed.
• Assist with personal and social challenges.
• Provide supportive counseling and liaise with social services; handle case management duties.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Intake assessment

Case management

Driver's license

Certified Peer Specialist

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in social service-related field

Description du poste

Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity awaits to join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization in South Georgia. Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit agency with a $25M annual budget and a diverse team of 300 direct-care and support staff. We serve six rural counties through multiple locations, delivering high-quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings possible.

We are currently seeking a passionate, committed, and collaborative individual to help advance our mission and vision.

The selected candidate will provide a wide range of paraprofessional social services to individuals and their families. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, participating in treatment team planning, performing crisis interventions, and assisting with personal and social challenges. The role may also involve supportive counseling, liaison work with social services, and case management duties.

This position is a key part of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center andreports directly to the Team Lead. The role offersthe opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a unique setting.

High school diploma or GED and two years' experience in a social service-related position Or Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field Or One year at the lower level or position equivalent.

Position requires a valid driver's license and must be a Certified Peer Specialist (Applicant must have a mental health diagnosis with a minimum of one year of recovery and have a certificate (CPS) OR become CPS Certified within 6 months).

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
  • Short Term
  • Long Term
  • Critical Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Insurance
• Flexible working schedules
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
  • Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • ADD (Accidental, Death, and Dismemberment)
• Paid time off
  • 13 State Holidays and
  • Up to 12 Annual Leave days per year and
  • Up to 12 Sick Leave days per year and
  • Education Leave
  • Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free supervision training for licensed eligible positions
• CEU reimbursement
• Productivity Bonus dependent on position

Type of Recruitment:

This announcement is open to all qualified persons. Full time unclassified (at-will employment) position with benefits.

Georgia Pines participates in the NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions.

Internal Applicant Eligibility: To apply, you must be in your current position for a minimum of 6 months with no disciplinary action. If this position is within your current department, you must have been employed in your current position for a minimum of 1 year without disciplinary action. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the Executive Director.

All Relevant Information Is Subject To Verification:

• A pre-employment physical may be required for appointment to position.
• A pre-employment PPD Tuberculin Skin Test will be required at the applicant's expense.
• An FBI fingerprint-based criminal records investigation is required for appointment to position.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required for appointment to position.
• Males between l8 and 26 years of age will be required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
• An official transcript may be required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resource Department.