ACT Peer Support Specialist

Seedlinks Behavior Management • Shreveport, LA

2d

About The Position

Under supervision, the PSS provides direct service to consumers, family members and other support persons; works collaboratively with clinical staff and adjunct providers/resources to meet the needs of the consumer; promotes consumer independence, choice, productivity, and community membership. Majority of services will be provided in the consumer’s home or in their community. The PSS can provide support and guidance based on their experience that professionals cannot.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED
• Has a serious mental illness and demonstrates a level of recovery sufficient to manage their illness and function independently
• Received public mental health services currently or in the past
• Apply for and obtain certification through the State of Louisiana (within 6months) following 6 month period of work experience in the ACT program
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to communicate expressively and receptively to facilitate consumer recovery
• Effective written communication skills
• Computer skills adequate to use electronic medical record, manage e-mail, and use internet resources
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of consumer care
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with consumers, family members, staff, physicians, consultants and governmental agencies
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of recovery resources for co-occurring substance use disorder preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment of consumer and in development and implementation of person-centered planning process as part of a treatment team
• Promote recovery and self-advocacy by sharing stories of recovery and exploring resources for achieving recovery
• Assist consumers to develop wellness plans
• Assist consumers to develop advance directives
• Assist consumer to access entitlements and maintain eligibility
• Assist consumer to negotiate the human services system
• Provide support during crises
• Provide support for consumers managing health care issues and negotiating the health care system
• Promote community membership, development and maintenance of natural supports, and productivity
• Coordinate with family members, significant others, and service providers
• Provide feedback and education to clinical staff regarding recovery and recovery paths
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and supervision
• Update clinical knowledge through readings, trainings, and seminars
• Work cooperatively with members of the team, adjunct providers, and other agencies to ensure timely and accurate service provision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED