Certified Peer Specialist; Pinewoods

About McIntosh Trail

At McIntosh Trail Community Service Board, we offer individuals experiencing symptoms associated with mental illness, addictive disease and/or developmental disability the hope for optimal functioning and recovery by providing quality behavioral health services and supports.

Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in hospital, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

• Ensures that all applicable services are authorized prior to rendering services.
• Demonstrates competence in direct service work with individuals and or their family members.
• Follow through on individual treatment plans and interventions. Seek consultation and supervision in cases and participate in staffing for Peer referrals.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Peer Specialist or person with two years abstinence in recovery and eligible for becoming a CARES within a year.
• Note:
  
  Some positions require a valid Georgia's Driver's License.