Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

AW Holdings LLC
Any Location, GA
Category Social Services
Job Description
Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. Our Georgia Mobile Crisis program is recruiting for a Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS). The Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) will provide mobile crisis support services to individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis or are in a situation likely to turn into a behavior health crisis if supportive services are not provided.

Requirements

  • Driver's license
  • Dependable transportation + vehicle insurance
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Some college preferred
  • Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and substance-related disorders who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis (5 years preferred)
  • Certified as a peer specialist, or meets qualifications to be a certified peer specialist
  • Willingness to flex schedule according to the needs of the individual and blended mobile crisis

Benefits

  • Health, vision and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee discounts with various vendors
  • Advancement opportunities
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