Child Peer Support Specialist (Denham Springs, Slidell, Covington, Hammond) Job at Behavioral Services of Louisiana, Denham Springs, LA

d3VLbU1YN0VlL3JxZ2xxWlQ4OWU1NThUcWc9PQ==
  • Behavioral Services of Louisiana
  • Denham Springs, LA

Job Description

Join our team at Behavioral Services of Louisiana, LLC, as a Child Peer Support Specialist. We are a dedicated Family Support Organization that values the power of lived experience in mental health recovery. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families in Denham Springs, Slidell, Covington, and Hammond. You will work under the guidance of the Support Specialist Supervisor and report to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual Peer Support Specialist services in the community.
  • Assist clients in developing treatment goals within the first 30 days of service.
  • Help clients restore, rehabilitate, and develop social and interpersonal skills.
  • Identify and enhance support networks, promote community awareness, and develop coping strategies.
  • Support the development of daily living skills.
  • Assist clients in managing the negative effects of psychiatric or emotional symptoms.
  • Help clients identify and respond to triggers that lead to functional impairments.
  • Implement Peer Support Plan on an ongoing basis.
  • Participate in collaborative meetings with Behavioral Health Services staff and other community supports.
  • Communicate client status regularly, including changes in mood, medical issues, and crisis situations.
  • Produce effective, clinical documentation of every contact with recipient.
  • Attend all office trainings and regular clinical supervision sessions.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services.
  • Demonstrate a minimum of 6 months in self-directed recovery within the last year.
  • Self-identify as a first degree family member.
  • Ability to use computer interface for documentation and billing purposes.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Job Tags

Full time,

Similar Jobs

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Space Systems Researcher / Engineer (Tech Staff) Job at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

 ...Group aims to solve our nations most demanding space-related security challenges backed by validated analysis, prototyping, and field...  ...Communicate with sponsors to develop a technical strategy to solve research questions. Coordinate and manage a team of staff at a variety... 

Sorensen Companies, Inc.

Traffic Control Manager - Wasatch Barricade Job at Sorensen Companies, Inc.

 ...Please include a Resume** This position is to run our Wasatch Barricade division. 4 years of education or equivalent experience in Traffic Control Business Management. Certifications in Traffic Control, creating TCPs. Understanding and experience in traffic control set-ups,... 

Empire National Inc.

Cargo/Sprinter Van Owner Operator Job at Empire National Inc.

 ...At Empire National, we treat our owner-operators with the highest respect and dignity, just like part of the family. Our fully staffed...  ...Qualifications: Must own a Cargo/Sprinter Van or Small Straight Truck under 10,000 lbs gross weight. Inside dimensions minimum: 120... 

RTRO

React Native Engineer Job at RTRO

 ...Job Description: San Jose-based React Native Engineers, RTRO is calling upon you! We are a well-funded Los Angeles startup looking...  ...scalability. Stay informed about the latest React Native developments and bring innovative ideas to the team. Requirements: ~4+... 

Department of Food & Agriculture

Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) Job at Department of Food & Agriculture

 ...Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor and/or the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent will independently perform most complex full range of field and office support duties, for various fruit fly...