Client Advocate Assistant/Peer Support Specialist/Temporary/Hourly

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Pickens County Clinic, 337 West Main Street, Easley, SC, 29640 of the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center, 200 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625.

This position functions as a Peer Support Specialist. All applicants must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services to be considered.

Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise.

Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred.

Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified as a Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirement: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.

Agency Requirements: Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise.

Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred.

Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements. Must have good computer skills and ability to work set schedule determined by the center.

Knowledge of recovery. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. Will be required to maintain SC Peer Support Certification. Position does require delivery of Peer Support Services to patients in individual, community and group settings. Local travel will be necessary at times to meet patient needs and provide service provision.

Preferred Requirements: Currently certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist.

NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicant must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Selected candidate would be eligible for the following benefits based upon working a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs