PEER SUPPORT SERVICES - Certified Peer Specialist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Peer Specialist to work in Valdosta, Georgia. The role involves providing peer support services to program participants, including group facilitation and one-on-one peer support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate Degree in field of human services preferred
• Eligible for Certification as a Peer Specialist or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist by the state of Georgia
• Must have a good working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have a Mental Health and/or Substance Use Diagnosis
• Must have received at least one year of active treatment and currently be receiving only maintenance treatment
• Must be in recovery, clean and sober, for at least 2 years
• No incarceration or law enforcement involvement in the last 2 years
• Must be able to provide 2 letters of recommendation from someone who has had an impact on your recovery

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)