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Projob LLC
Certified Peer Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$38,960 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Under direct 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 hospital, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. Responsibilities Ensures that all applicable services are authorized prior to rendering services. Demonstrates competence in direct service work with individuals and or their family members. Follow through on individual treatment plans and interventions. Seek consultation and supervision in cases and participate in staffing for Peer referrals. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED Certified Peer Specialist or person with two years abstinence in recovery and eligible for becoming a CARES within a year.