NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Client Advocate / Peer Support / Adult (Aiken)
Aiken County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $48K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Client Advocate I / Peer Support for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The role focuses on providing compassionate support to individuals and families, ensuring they navigate challenges effectively and achieve long-term wellness through individual and group services.
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Responsibilities
Provide patient care hours annually, ensuring that patients are seen in accordance with LOC and that prior authorizations are completed prior to delivery of services. This includes individual and group services in a variety of settings
Provide individual and group peer support services
Patient care hour requirement is outlined on the EPMS
Work with referrals from Second Chances Initiative, Roads of Independence, Navigate, and other referrals from Barnwell/North Augusta offices
Document all services using collaborative documentation and in accordance with state, federal, and CARF guidelines
Comply with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management plans and ensures that services are listed on the POC prior to delivery
Complete required training, SCEIS training modules, and maintains PSS certification. This includes, but is not limited to: OMH PSS meetings/trainings and clinical supervision meetings
Participate in treatment team and statewide and community meetings to promote program and network with community partners
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience
Peer Support Certification within 3 months of hire in SC
One (1) year of demonstratable experience in recovery, participation in local/national consumer movement/groups; current or former consumer of mental health services
Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle
Preferred
Certification as Peer Support Specialist in South Carolina and demonstrates recovery
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
Retirement benefit choices
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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