Peer Support Specialist - ACT Team

Merakey•New Orleans, LA

1d•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.
Willingness to work within a community setting with members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
Lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis (mental health challenges, addiction challenges, or co-occurring disorders).
At least twelve (12) months of continuous demonstrated recovery.
Ability 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 to promote a recovery-oriented culture and practice.
Promote understanding of the consumers' perspective and subjective experience.
Travel within the region.
Participate in an on-call rotation.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options.
DailyPay access to pay when needed.
On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through 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.