ACT Peer Support Specialist
Company: Seedlinks Behavior Management, LLC
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: PEER SUPPORT
SPECIALIST Under supervision, the PSS provides direct service to
consumers, family members and other support persons; works
collaboratively with clinical staff and adjunct providers/resources
to meet the needs of the consumer; promotes consumer independence,
choice, productivity, and community membership. Majority of
services will be provided in the consumers home or in their
community. The PSS can provide support and guidance based on their
experience that professionals cannot. RESPONSIBILITIES Participate
in assessment of consumer and in development and implementation of
person-centered planning process as part of a treatment team
Promote recovery and self-advocacy by sharing stories of recovery
and exploring resources for achieving recovery Assist consumers to
develop wellness plans Assist consumers to develop advance
directives Assist consumer to access entitlements and maintain
eligibility Assist consumer to negotiate the human services system
Provide support during crises Provide support for consumers
managing health care issues and negotiating the health care system
Promote community membership, development and maintenance of
natural supports, and productivity Coordinate with family members,
significant others, and service providers Provide feedback and
education to clinical staff regarding recovery and recovery paths
Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and
supervision Update clinical knowledge through readings, trainings,
and seminars Work cooperatively with members of the team, adjunct
providers, and other agencies to ensure timely and accurate service
provision QUALIFICATIONS A High School diploma or GED Has a serious
mental illness and demonstrates a level of recovery sufficient to
manage their illness and function independently Received public
mental health services currently or in the past Apply for and
obtain certification through the State of Louisiana (within
6months) following 6 month period of work experience in the ACT
program Be physically able to perform the essential functions of
the position, with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to
communicate expressively and receptively to facilitate consumer
recovery Effective written communication skills Computer skills
adequate to use electronic medical record, manage e-mail, and use
internet resources Ability to maintain the confidentiality of
consumer care Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationship with consumers, family members, staff, physicians,
consultants and governmental agencies Ability to conduct oneself
with tact and courtesy Knowledge of recovery resources for
co-occurring substance use disorder preferred, but not required
Keywords: Seedlinks Behavior Management, LLC, Shreveport , ACT Peer Support Specialist, Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
