Job description

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.

As a public, not-for-profit organization, the DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. DeKalb CSB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Read more on our recent CARF accreditation here.

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST – YOUTH
Clifton Springs MHC – System of Care 464

JOB SUMMARY:
Community support staff focused on the Emerging Adult and Adolescent populations. As a part of the System of Care grant from DBHDD will provide services that consist of rehabilitative skills building, the development of environmental supports and resources coordination considered essential to assist a person in improving functioning, gaining access to necessary services in creating environments that promote recovery and support the emotional and functional improvement of the individual. The CPS-Y will also participate in the engagement and coordination of care of children, adolescents, and young adults with other systems and internal providers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staff will serve as the primary coordinator of behavioral health services and will provide linkage to the community; general entitlements and psychiatric, substance use/abuse, medical services, crisis prevention and interventions services.
• Staff will have contact with the individuals on his/her caseload weekly.
• Staff will meet with consumers face to face a minimum of twice a month with at least 50% of contacts being face to face and 80% of contacts outside of the clinic.

SKILL, COMPENTENCY AND EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMNTS:

• Certified Peer Specialist-Youth in Georgia. Must have a current driver’s license.

INTER- RELATIONSHIPS:

• Able to work closely with other staff within the center, including clinicians, prescribers, and front desk staff, as well as other community providers for client referrals and linkage.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Community and office setting Monday-Friday (three days per week 8:15am-5:00pm; two days per week 10:15am-7:00pm).
• May require weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events;
• Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machine.;
• Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.
• Must be able to drive, climb stairs and walk at least 1 block.
• Services will be provided in home or in the community to include public buildings such as the library and government agencies.
• Hours of availability can vary based on need of clients to include late evenings and weekends.

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES:

• Must be able to work with diverse populations and culture of people, able to communicate effectively, multi-task, be self-motivated and organized.

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.

For more information visit www.dekcsb.org/careers
DeKalb CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA

As a part of the pre-employment process, the selected applicant will undergo an FBI Criminal History Records check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and drug screening. Direct Care positions may require Tuberculosis (TB) testing.

DeKalb Community Service Board participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305).

Our Mission: DeKalb Community Service Board strives to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time.

Our Vision: The DeKalb Community Service Board envisions a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.

Our Values:

• Providing inspirational leadership in marshaling resources to achieve our vision
• Being an industry leader in public sector service delivery
• Having talented and well trained staff that is client and mission focused
• Offering a full service continuum with a collaborative spirit
• Being the provider of choice, the employer of choice and the board of choice

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