Forensic Peer Mentor

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Job Description

This position will work within the assigned Jail-In Reach Program under the supervision of Jail-In Reach Coordinator. The Forensic Peer will work towards linkage and into services and follow up once the individual has been released to the community. The position will be utilizing assigned screening tools to identify individuals who will quality to this program including completing Need for Supportive Housing Surveys, for those individuals who need housing.
Other duties include – Providing mentoring, peer support and linkage as well as care coordination to adults with behavioral health needs including but not limited to substance use disorders, mental illness, trauma histories, and extensive involvement in the criminal justice system. The FPM will utilize lived experience to engage individuals prior to release, will participate in jail transition/release planning and will provide follow up to link individuals to treatment, medical care, and other community services and supports that are responsive to the needs of the individual. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance- We offer top-quality and affordable State of Georgia insurance benefits to all full-time employees. We have several options are available with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare
• Flexible Benefits- We offer Group Term Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death, Short, and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, Medical/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Specified Critical Illness insurance
• Competitive pay- We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factor in comparable work experience and education
• Paid Holidays- We offer 9 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off- We offer PTO that can be used for personal or sick leave
• Retirement- We offer two retirement plans a 401k with a 3% match after one year of employment and a 457
• Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session

This position requires:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in the field of human services preferred.
• Must have personal lived experience with the criminal justice system.
• Successful completion of CPS or CARES training and exam for certification as Peer Specialist or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
• Must have the credentials of Forensic Peer Mentor to be eligible and actively working towards it.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to provide 2 letters of recommendation from someone who has had an impact on your recovery (mental health specialist, natural support, law enforcement official, etc.)
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Excellent time management.
• Experience providing services to the LBHS’ target population including familiarity with relevant culture(s) and language(s).
• Relationship driven and practices equity and inclusion with all interactions with person served, co-workers, and community partners.
• Promotes and demonstrates teamwork.
• Ability to problem-solve independently.
• Uses good critical thinking skills to prioritize.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively in a diverse environment to provide verbal and written reports.
• Ability to independently deal with high-volume workload, demonstrates flexibility, and professional attitude in performing a variety of duties with shifting demands and priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet the timelines.

Working Conditions:
Working Conditions - work is normally performed in an office environment. Employees in this position may be exposed to viruses, disease and infection from persons served or the working environment. Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines.
Physical Demands – the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: the physical demands include but are not limited to good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 20 pounds.

Who we are:
Legacy Behavioral Health Services provides support within 10 counties in South GA, Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized care, quality of care and support, your life could be transformed..

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Position opened to:
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action.

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