What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist position at Caramore Community Inc?
We are a CARF accredited, non-profit, behavioral health agency serving all 100 counties in NC and have immediate openings for Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our team, specifically in Chatham County area.
Siler City, Bear Creek, Moncure and Pittsboro, NC area
YOU MUST be CURRENTLY certified as a Peer Support Specialist!
The Peer Support Specialist provide individualized, recovery-focused support to persons that promotes the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping and self-advocacy skills, and the development of independent living skills for housing, employment and full community inclusion. This is a community-based service and community-based employment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with self-determination and decision-making
- Teach functional skills (managing meds, finances, health care, resources, daily living, etc.).
- Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness
- Teach and promote self-advocacy and empower clients to use their legal rights
- Provide linkage to community resources
- Participate in team meetings
- Maintain and submit required documentation (treatment plans, service notes, etc.)
- Able to meet weekly quotas
- Attend weekly/monthly staff meeting/supervision
- Provide limited transportation support
- Use personal vehicle for work.
Applicants must be:
- Must be flexible and be able to work various shifts
- ALREADY Certified as a Peer Support Specialists
- Individuals who have the life experience of being diagnosed with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
- Well established in their own recovery.
- Have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Ability to participate in community outreach.
- MUST have a valid driver's license and willing to use your personal vehicle for work.
- Have reliable transportation
- Previous experiences working as a Peer Support Specialist in a community setting is preferred but not required.
PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER sharing your recovery journey to be considered for this position. Submit your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
