Jail In-Reach PEER Specialist
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Forensic Peer Mentor (FPM) provides peer support services to assist in release planning for individuals in DeKalb County jail who have demonstrated symptoms of a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. The FPM delivers one-on-one recovery-focused services to connect individuals with behavioral health services, housing resources, and community supports, under supervision from the Targeted Case Management Program Manager. Responsibilities include advocacy, WRAP plan development, use of lived experience, monitoring progress toward treatment goals, coordinating care across jail and community settings, completing community transition plans and housing referrals, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings while maintaining ethical standards and timely documentation.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health or substance use treatment)
- Proficient technology skills to be able to use electronic medical record, computer, telehealth system, and cell phone
- Knowledge of and experience working with local behavioral health, social services and criminal justice systems
- Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community
- Must have ability to work from a recovery-focused, person-centered, trauma-informed care model
- Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and transportation to and from work
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Must be organized, detail oriented, and reliable
- Ability to work with a high risk/high needs population
- Must value cultural differences
- Ability to obtain CPS within 12 months of hire
- Ability to obtain Forensic Peer Mentor Certification
- Certification as Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES), preferred
- Associate degree in field of human services preferred
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