D171- Certified Peer Specialist

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Program Overview:

The Permanent Supportive Housing Program is for Fulton County residents inclusive of primary tenants and family. The Permanent Supportive Housing Program utilizes the Housing First and Harm Reduction models, ensuring a cost-effective way to help people with disabilities live more stable, productive lives. Supportive housing is widely believed to work well for those who face the most complex challenges. For those individuals that are homelessness, have very low to no income, and/or serious, persistent issues that may include substance abuse, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or other serious challenges to a successful life, permanent supportive housing is a key to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver person-centered case management services, including home visits, goal-focused support, and crisis intervention, for a caseload of 15–20 clients 
• Assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency by providing training in personal hygiene, household management, and accessing community resources.
• Coordinate referrals for housing, mental health, substance use support, and healthcare services to promote long-term housing stability. 
• Facilitate communication and relationship-building between clients, landlords, caregivers, and external support agencies. 
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date client documentation and database records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications:

• Certified Peer Specialists and individuals with lived experience of homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health diagnoses are strongly encouraged to apply. REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field.
• 1 year experience in case management is strongly preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working with individuals previously experiencing homelessness in a community setting preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health diagnoses preferred.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays

• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.