Certified Peer Specialist Project Director
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities,
and Addictive Diseases
Consumer Relations and Recovery

Job Description

Under General Supervision of the Consumer Relations and Recovery Director provides programmatic oversight of project activities. Ensures the project meets their testing and training schedules. Develop, coordinate and provide training to support consumers in learning about self-help, recovery, and peer support. Assist Georgia’s consumer with self-advocacy, consumer involvement, program evaluation, and participation in peer support programs.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature. Applies new knowledge to performance of others responsibilities. Create evidence based research around peer support services and recovery. Delivers basic core training using a variety of techniques based on class needs. Provide certification of consumers that meets state guidelines. Provide ongoing support and training through Continuing Education opportunities on a quarterly basis. Coordinate and contribute to the evaluation process on the Project’s impact on promoting health. Ensure compliance to grant deliverables and its goals and objectives via partnership with the GA Mental Health Consumer Network. Assist with training and performance improvement activities for CSB’s and other providers in recovery and peer support. Respond to consumer complaints regarding services. Partner with DMHDDAD, Regional Hospital, and or State Office Staff to facilitate resolution as necessary. Maintain and improve statewide communication for CPS. Find innovative new ways to strengthen the communication between certified peer specialists. Transportation of materials to trainings and projects, which requires the ability to lift heavy items.

Support the GA Peer Support Institute and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network as a partner and in the organization’s goals for training all consumers in recovery tools. Support projects that utilize peer staff or CPSs, as staff and leaders. Participate in all work activities as a team player.

Minimum of two years of college coursework and:

• Experience as a Certified Peer Specialist
• Well grounded in consumer values, empowerment, and self-determination
• Knowledge of the consumer movement history
• Knowledge of factors that aid in recovery
• Understanding of the role of GMHCN in creating peer initiatives
• Understanding of the Georgia Mental Health System
• Experience or Skill as a Trainer
• Good Communication Skills, Verbal and Written
• Ability to use Office, Word, and Excel

• Experience as a CPS working in the Mental Health System

This position is located in downtown Atlanta.

A sprawling metropolis of over four million people today, metro Atlanta has the vibrancy of the world’s great urban centers combined with the Southern charm of small town centers such as Roswell and Decatur. Here you’ll find historic sites from the Civil War through the Civil Rights era, as well as world-class shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.

We're located across from Underground Atlanta. Parking is nearby as well as direct access to MARTA's rail and bus system.

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