Forensic Peer MentorThe 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 provides one‑on‑one recovery‑focused services to assist individuals with referrals for continued behavioral health services, housing, and other resources in the community. Under supervision from the Targeted Case Management Program Manager, the FPM performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives and recovery process, including advocacy, providing resources to connect with other peers, WRAP plan development, and use of lived experience and personal recovery story. The FPM functions as a role model of maintaining recovery and ongoing utilization of wellness and recovery tools, monitors peer progress toward treatment goals, assists with coordination of care, attends agency and intra‑agency meetings in the jail and community, participates in systems evaluations to enhance supports in services, and provides family education and utilization of natural supports in the community.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides community transition planning according to guidelinesCompletes the community transition plan with individuals in the DeKalb County JailProvides screening to support access to necessary services and resources (mental health, substance abuse, SSDI, entitlements, housing, HUM, etc.)Provides referral and linkage to services and supports that decrease hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessnessArranges outpatient follow‑up services at DeKalb CSB or other community provider as preferred by the individualCompletes the Georgia housing needs survey and assists individuals with referrals to housing resources as neededConducts follow‑up activities with individuals released from jail into community programs and services to insure successful integration into the communityParticipates in multidisciplinary team meetingsProvides timely, high‑quality documentation for all service contacts in accordance with agency/regulatory standards requirementsMeets regularly with program manager as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing, and evaluating the provision of services, and attend to required administrative issuesFacilitates communication between various community providers on behalf of individualDevelops a network of trusted contacts of organizations and agencies in which to refer and coordinate careMaintains ethical standards and immediately communicates issues of safety and/or individual risk issues to program managerMaintains data: individual contacts made, number of visits, service linkages provided, successful engagement post‑releaseAttends all required DBHDD sponsored meetings as well as local coordinated agency meetings as scheduledMaintains clinical service delivery hours each monthAdditional duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Program Manager, and/or DirectorWorking ConditionsPrimary work setting will be in the DeKalb County Jail, along with office and community environmentsMonday‑Friday 8:15am‑5:00pm - May require evening/weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community eventsAbility to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machineMust complete/pass agency‑sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency‑required trainingsMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentOne 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 phoneKnowledge of and experience working with local behavioral health, social services and criminal justice systemsCare coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or communityMust have ability to work from a recovery‑focused, person‑centered, trauma‑informed care modelMust have a valid Georgia driver's license and transportation to and from workAbility to work independently and in a teamMust be organized, detail oriented, and reliableAbility to work with a high risk/high needs populationMust value cultural differencesAbility to obtain CPS within 12 months of hireAbility to obtain Forensic Peer Mentor CertificationCertification as Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES), preferredAssociate degree in field of human services preferredCertification as a Forensic Peer Mentor, preferredPre‑employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E‑Verify (Company ID: 226305)Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hrhelp@.#J-18808-Ljbffr
