Child Peer Support Specialist Job at Behavioral Services of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA

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  • Behavioral Services of Louisiana
  • Lafayette, LA

Job Description

Join our team at Behavioral Services of Louisiana, LLC, as a Child Peer Support Specialist. We are a part of the Family Support Organization, dedicated to providing comprehensive support to children and families. This role reports to the Director of Operations and is supervised by the Support Specialist Supervisor. As a Child Peer Support Specialist, you will be instrumental in assisting clients in developing treatment goals, enhancing social skills, and improving their overall functioning in various social environments. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about mental health and are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

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, community awareness, and coping strategies.
  • Assist in improving clients' self-management of psychiatric or emotional symptoms.
  • Participate in collaborative meetings with Behavioral Health Services staff and other community supports as needed.
  • Communicate clients' status regularly, including changes in mood or functioning, medical issues, and all crisis and health and safety issues.
  • Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation of every contact with clients.
  • Attend all office trainings and regular clinical supervision sessions.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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