Child Peer Support Specialist

Air Comfort, Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Services of Louisiana, LLC, a proud member of the Family Support Organization, is dedicated to empowering children and families through comprehensive behavioral health support. As a Child Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping young clients build essential life skills, develop treatment goals, and enhance their overall well-being.

Join a passionate team committed to mental health advocacy and collaborative care, delivering services in community settings and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services, or as a first-degree family member of someone who has received such services.
• Demonstrated minimum of 6 months in self-directed recovery within the last year (if applicable).
• Ability to use computer systems for documentation and billing.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual peer support services to children in community settings.
• Assist clients in developing personalized treatment goals within the first 30 days of service.
• Support clients in restoring, rehabilitating, and developing social and interpersonal skills.
• Identify and strengthen clients' support networks, community awareness, and coping strategies.
• Help clients improve self-management of psychiatric or emotional symptoms.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with Behavioral Health Services staff and other community partners as needed.
• Regularly communicate updates on clients’ status, including changes in mood, functioning, or health and safety concerns.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation for every client interaction.
• Attend required office trainings and participate in regular clinical supervision sessions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Services of Louisiana, LLC, a proud member of the Family Support Organization, is dedicated to empowering children and families through comprehensive behavioral health support. As a Child Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping young clients build essential life skills, develop treatment goals, and enhance their overall well-being. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting children in their recovery journey and fostering positive change in their lives. Join a passionate team committed to mental health advocacy and collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual peer support services to children in community settings.
• Assist clients in developing personalized treatment goals within the first 30 days of service.
• Support clients in restoring, rehabilitating, and developing social and interpersonal skills.
• Identify and strengthen clients' support networks, community awareness, and coping strategies.
• Help clients improve self-management of psychiatric or emotional symptoms.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with Behavioral Health Services staff and other community partners as needed.
• Regularly communicate updates on clients’ status, including changes in mood, functioning, or health and safety concerns.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation for every client interaction.
• Attend required office trainings and participate in regular clinical supervision sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services, or as a first-degree family member of someone who has received such services.
• Demonstrated minimum of 6 months in self-directed recovery within the last year (if applicable).
• Ability to use computer systems for documentation and billing.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.