What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Worker - Substance Abuse Program (Sylvania & McRae) position at Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO, Ltd.?
Job Description
Job Description
The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.
LOCATIONS : McRae, GA (Telfair County)
This position is for a person in long-term recovery from Substance Abuse.
Job Description :
- This person will be responsible for providing recovery support services, as outlined in the service definition, to people that self-identify as being in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders. This person will uphold the culture, principles, and values of recovery in all aspects of services provided to individuals, family members, friends, and allies. This person will provide connections to local recovery communities within the ARSC, as well as, treatment and recovery support services outside of the ARSC in the community.
Responsibilities of the Peer Support Worker
Keep and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership. Including ASO submissions.
Provide peer support to persons who have experienced challenges with substance use or misuse in ARSC.
Provide information and facilitate development of relationships with individuals, support / mutual aid groups, and service providers when appropriate.
Follow-up when peers agree. Manage boundaries in relationships and make adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership.
When applicable, provide support to families and allies of people that self-identify as being in recovery or who have challenges with substance use.
Provide information and education about the recovery process.
Reports to work as scheduled. Follows agency procedure for reporting absence.
Exemplify CARES values and uplifts a spirit of recovery with peers, team members, and community members.
Afternoon and night groups.
Individual sessions as needed.
Peers must also be able to manage boundaries in relationships with peers, family members, and staff. Be willing to seek supervision from direct supervisor when in doubt. And make adjustments in accordance with guidance provided by ream leadership.
Here are some of the things we require :
Benefits of Working with CSB of Middle GA :
As a member of our team, you will enjoy our total rewards package to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :
At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
30-40 Hour Work Week
Flexible Schedule
