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Job description
Salary: $37,200.00 - $40,000.00 Annually
Location : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA24
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $37,200.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $40,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) / Client Advocate I (Anderson)(Anderson) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the BHDD - Office of Mental Health - Anderson County Peer Support Program and the Anderson County Clinic, 1 Linwa Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621.
In this position, you will promote recovery of persons with mental illnesses, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder via provision of peer support services.
Responsibilities for the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) / Client Advocate I include:
Provide patient care hours annually ensuring that patients are seen in accordance with Level of Care (LOC) and prior authorizations are completed prior to delivery of services. This includes individual and group services in a variety of settings/locations. Peer support services include mentoring, recovery coaching, peer-led groups, and navigation for social needs (e.g. housing, food).
Document all services using collaborative documentation and in accordance with state, federal, and CARF guidelines.
Comply with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Plans.
Complete required training, SCEIS training modules, and maintains PSS Certification.
Include participation in BHDD PSS meetings/trainings. Demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
Provide follow-up contacts to persons served in program to ensure continuity of care and promotion of recovery.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience
At least 18 years of age
Self-identify as a person diagnosed with mental illness (Ml) or substance use (SU)
Demonstrate two (2) years of sustained recovery without relapse
Completed 100 hours of supervised, paid, or volunteer work providing peer support services to individuals diagnosed with Ml, SU or co-occurring disorder
Valid SC Driver's License
Additional Comments This position may deliver services in center locations and in the community.
The certification for this position requires demonstrated recovery of two years. In order to verify this, applicants selected for interview will be required to provide a limited release authorization for the agency to contact their provider(s) to verify their dates of service and recovery progress.
Post hire, employees must:
• If currently not certified, must obtain PSS Certification in the first available SC SHARE PSS training
• Maintain PSS Certification
• Be able to communicate orally and in writing
• Have effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Have knowledge of agency and community resources and ability to link individuals with resources
• Be able to effectively teach individuals how to take responsibility for recovery
• Be able to effectively advocate for patient needs
• Be able to effectively collaborate with treatment team
• Be able to demonstrate sustained recovery
• Participate in State Peer Support meetings, trainings and center trainings
• Deliver peer support to patients in individual, community and group setting
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education training annually of which at least 12 hours are face to face training
This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
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 * State Retirement Plan
State Optional Retirement Program
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - BHDD (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)? Yes
No
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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below. Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
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Do you have at least a high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience? Yes
No
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Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes
No
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Do you self-identify as a person diagnosed with mental illness (MI) or substance use (SU)? Yes
No
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Do you have at least two (2) years of demonstrated, sustained recovery without relapse? Yes
No
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Have you completed 100 hours of supervised, paid, or volunteer work providing peer support services to individualsdiagnosed with Ml, SU or co-occurring disorder? Yes
No
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Will you be able to operate a state vehicle? Yes
No
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The certification for this position requires demonstrated recovery of two (2) years. In order to verify this, if you are selected for an interview, you will be required to provide a limited release authorization for the agency to contact their provider(s) to verify your dates of service and recovery progress. Please indicate your understanding and agreement of this requirement by checking the box below. I understand and agree to the above listed requirement.
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Do you have the SC Share Peer Support Specialist Certification? Yes
No
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If you answered No to the previous question, will you be able to complete the training and certify at the first availabletraining opportunity? Yes
No
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question
Worksite address
cayce, SC, 29033, US
Who can apply
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