Peer Support Specialist - 972049
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.