Peer Support Specialist - ACT Team

Merakey • New Orleans, LA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) performs a range of tasks through individual and group encounters to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process. The PSS will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills, serve as a consumer advocate, provide information, and peer support in their communities, inpatient or emergency settings. The PSS also provides essential expertise and consultation to other team members in promoting a recovery-oriented culture and practice of service provision and in understanding the consumers' perspective and subjective experience. Services are provided in accordance with all existing policies, procedures, and regulations and in accord with the mission and value of the company. This position will require travel within the region as well as an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Must have an active driver's license.
• Willing to work within a community setting with members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Must have lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis (mental health challenges, addiction challenges, or co-occurring disorders).
• Must have at least twelve (12) months of continuous demonstrated recovery.
• Be able to complete a 2 week training/76 hour training.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in regaining control over their lives and recovery process.
• Role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.
• Serve as a consumer advocate.
• Provide information and peer support in communities, inpatient or emergency settings.
• Provide expertise and consultation to other team members in promoting a recovery-oriented culture and practice of service provision.
• Provide expertise and consultation to other team members in understanding the consumers' perspective and subjective experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed