Certified Peer Specialist Parent (CPS-P) - C&A CSU - Decatur, GA. (Education)

View Point Health

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Parent

Job Code: SSS012/Client Support Worker 3

Shift: First - Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Decatur, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Child & Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health's Child and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (C&A CSU) Programs provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents (14-17 years of age), who are experiencing a mental health crisis or need detoxification for substance use. The C&A CSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The CSU provides emergency receiving, screening, and evaluation services 24- hours a day, seven days a week, and has the capacity to admit and discharge seven (7) days a week. The CSU is a safe, locked unit with twenty-seven (27) beds. The CSU provides services under the direction of a licensed, trained and qualified psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is on-call 24 hours a day; rounds are made on the unit seven (7) days a week. The target population to be served is adolescents ages 14 to 17 from anywhere in the state of Georgia who require psychiatric or behavioral stabilization and/or detoxification.

The goal of the crisis program is to stabilize youth in the least restrictive environment, to assist in crisis stabilization by providing a comprehensive treatment plan utilizing the youth's and/or family's strengths, natural supports, and community resources.

Duties & Responsibilities:
View Point Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist - Parent (CPS-P) to join the Child and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit.

The C&A CSU is a medically monitored, short term crisis stabilization that provides psychiatric and behavioral stabilization for individuals and detoxification for individuals who are seriously, emotionally disturbed and substance abuse dependent adults. VPH C&A CSU is designated as an Emergency Receiving and an Evaluating Facility. The CSU is designated as an Emergency Receiving and an Evaluating Facility, and is NOT a treatment facility designated by the DBHDD to receive individuals for involuntary commitment for treatment.

Offer support and facilitate Peer Support Services with adolescents who are currently inpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit clients (14-17 yrs.).
Will support and facilitate Peer Support Services for parents and caregivers of clients who are admitted to the View Point Health Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Will assist in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team, in developing responsive and flexible resources, while cooperatively working to ensure smooth transitions to other levels of care.
Will assist with facilitating group activities, daily living activities, physical activities, and assist with community resources.
Participate with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide feedback for clients' care.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR HSD/GED AND two years of experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting OR One year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 2 (SSS011) or position equivalent.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Must be eligible for certification as a Certified Peer Specialist- Parent in the state of Georgia or must be a certified peer specialist Parent in the state of Georgia. http://www.gacps.org/Home.html

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma
Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist - Parent (CPS-P)
Bilingual a plus
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Team player

Requirements/Competencies:

Must have a high school diploma
Must be eligible for certification as a Certified Peer Specialist- Parent in the state of Georgia or must be a certified peer specialist Parent in the state of Georgia. http://www.gacps.org/Home.html
Must have a valid Georgia ID
Must perform services within the scope of lived experiences, education and knowledge.
Must be able to advocate for client and family and model supportive advocacy
Must be able/willing to actively seek and manage appropriate care for their family member; and be able to share their own personal story in a safe and appropriate way
Must be able to advocate for themselves
Be able/willing to actively seek and manage their own appropriate care; and be able to share their own personal story in a safe and appropriate way
Must be well grounded in recovery wellness (At least one year between diagnosis and receiving appropriate treatment and/or one year continuous abstinence from substance use.)
Provide a letter of reference attesting to the applicant's commitment to their own wellness and recovery. (Please include contact information)
Provide two additional reference contacts (previous supervisors requested)
Must be able to lift 20 pounds
Requires long periods of sitting/standing
Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
Candidates for selection must pass a TB test
Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license
Other duties as assigned

Benefits (for qualified employees):

State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Paid New Hire Training
Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
No employee deduction for Social Security
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.