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Peer Support Specialist - 972049

Family Preservation Services, LLC.

Peer Support Specialist - 972049

Metairie, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for Pathways!

    Family Preservation Services is a subsidiary of Pathways and specializes in non-residential, community-based services for children, adolescents, and adults with severe emotional/ behavioral disorders who are also receiving Medicaid. The goal of FPS is to provide “Human Services Without Walls,” meaning that services are mostly provided in the client’s own environment and community.

    FPS Team is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to provide support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness on their path to recovery. CPSS will provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process. CPSS will teach and support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery. CPSS will promote knowledge of available services options and choices, utilization of natural resources within the community. CPSS will be supportive of recovery client when in a crisis as part of their treatment team and facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth.

    Service Philosophy

    All FPS programs share a primary commitment to providing care that builds upon client strengths, responds to client concerns, and utilizes natural support systems and community resources in helping clients accomplish treatment goals. FPS is continuously creating new programs in response to identified needs in the Greater New Orleans Community.

    Community Based Programs

    At FPS, we work with clients in the following ways:

    In-Home and In-School Counseling:Counseling services provided to children, adolescents, and adults in their natural environments

    Community Support Services:Services designed to assist clients in gaining skills needed to remain in their natural environments

    Family Counseling

    Parent Education

    Psychiatric Services and Medication Management

    24-Hour Crisis Intervention

    QUALIFICATIONS

    High Diploma or GED or Equivalent

    Have you had a lived experience from addiction, mental health or abuse

    Currently in some form of recovery for at least 2 years

    1 year of experience working with persons with the population supported

    Certified as a Peer Support Specialist

    Valid driver's license and automotive insurance

    Pathways is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

    Competitive Salary

    Paid Vacation Days

    Paid Sick Days

    Holidays

    Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account

    Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

    401k Plan: Company matches 50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750

    Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

    Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

    Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

    Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.