Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida • Mandeville, LA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Clarvida is seeking an innovative, purpose-driven Certified Peer Support Specialist to join its team in Mandeville, Louisiana. The role is community-based and works as part of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team supporting adults with severe mental illness in their homes and in the community. The specialist works alongside multidisciplinary staff to help clients live successful, productive lives while remaining connected to friends, family, and their community.

Using personal lived experience, the specialist supports adults with severe and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance who are engaged in mental health treatment and recovery. Peer Support services promote hope, wellness, and recovery for clients and their natural support systems. The specialist engages clients in treatment and provides education, support, and community resource services to motivate their recovery. Regular supervision is provided to support professional growth and development.

The role includes transporting clients in a company car as needed and participating in a one-week on-call rotation every 6–8 weeks. On-call work may be virtual or in person depending on the situation and earns additional PTO. Client meetings take place primarily in the local community, with some work in the office or by Zoom or phone. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Personal lived experience with addiction, a mental health diagnosis, or abuse, and at least two years in recovery.
• Willingness to self-identify with clients to aid in their growth.
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or able to become certified.
• Valid state driver's license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of experience working with the population served.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team supporting adults with severe mental illness in their homes and the community.
• Use personal lived experience to support clients with severe and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance who are engaged in treatment and recovery.
• Engage clients in their treatment and provide education, support, and community resource services to motivate their recovery process.
• Promote hope, wellness, and recovery outcomes for clients and their natural support systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to help clients live successful, productive lives and stay connected to friends, family, and the community.
• Transport clients using a company car as needed.
• Participate in a one-week on-call rotation every 6–8 weeks, virtually or in person as the situation requires.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• DailyPay access to earnings before payday.
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @ Clarvida.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend.
• Additional PTO earned for on-call work.

What This Job Offers

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