Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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 consumers home or in their community.
The PSS can provide support and guidance based on their experience that professionals cannot.
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Knowledge of recovery resources for co-occurring substance use disorder preferred, but not required
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