The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeing a full time Peer Specialist (Client Support Worker) for our jail-based competency restoration program which will be based onsite at Dodge County, Georgia.  The Peer Specialist will assist with daily living activities.  Provide training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics or work skills to an individual in a jail based program or supported employment environment.

Duties:

Under general supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management. Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained. Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics. Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student. Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles. Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems. Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction. Observes and monitors client behavior. Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services. Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands. Plans, shops for, and prepares meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals. Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.

*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: 

1.     Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2.     Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3.     Eligible to work in the U.S.

4.     Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

^{**High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution**}