Peer Support Specialist I

$29,120 - $31,200/Yr

Recovery Innovations International (Mental Health) - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Baton Rouge, LA

Hospitals

About the position

The Peer Support Specialist I plays a crucial role in providing support and recovery training to individuals receiving mental health and substance use services. This position focuses on empowering individuals to achieve their recovery goals, fostering a supportive environment, and advocating for their needs and rights. The specialist engages with participants to help them identify their aspirations and the solutions they seek, while also coordinating with clinical teams to arrange necessary resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership.
• Assists in identifying participant's hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking.
• Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Models hope, personal responsibility, and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be met.
• Assists in developing natural supports and community living.
• Cultivates connectedness in the person's life.
• Coordinates with the individual's clinical team to arrange services or resources.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Understands and adheres to compliance standards as per the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training and obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.
• Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.
• Effective communication skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass de-escalation training as defined by state requirements.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculosis testing (if applicable).
• Must be able to pass education verification check.
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off