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Merakey

Peer Support Specialist

Merakey, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302

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Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Housing Specialist to join our team at our program in Alexandria, LA.

Compensation $20.61/hour + $7,500/yearly mileage stipend

Responsibilities

Perform a range of tasks through individual and group encounters to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process.

Role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Serve as a consumer advocate, provide information, and peer support in communities, inpatient or emergency settings.

Provide essential expertise and consultation to other team members in promoting a recovery‑oriented culture and practice of service provision.

Travel within the region and participate in an on‑call rotation.

Provide services in accordance with all existing policies, procedures, and regulations and in accord with the mission and values of the company.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.

Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.

DailyPay – access your pay when you need it.

On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.

Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.

Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.

Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.

Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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