CST - Peer Support Specialist

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Description

We are seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to join our Community Support Team (CST). In this role, you will provide clinical services to all clients receiving CST team services, including but not limited to: tenancy support interventions using the Permanent Supportive Housing model; service coordination, including working with the CST team leader to monitor each individual’s clinical status and response to treatment; symptom assessment and management; individual supportive counseling; providing activities-of-daily-living, social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time-activity services; support services or direct assistance to ensure that clients obtain the basic necessities of daily life; and education, support, and consultation to individuals’ families and other major supports.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, and implementing services for the client.
• Assist in the development of transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Act as an advocate in the community.
• Provide any written documentation as required. This will include treatment notes, goals, and plans for the medical record (e.g., service notes, input into person-centered plan, etc.)
• Be available to respond as needed to clients and co-workers 24/7/365.
• Must be free from all illicit substance use.
• This is considered Light Work; no lifting over 20 pounds.
• Demonstrate adherence to the treatment models within CST such as Permanent Supportive Housing, CBT strategies, MI, and Harm Reduction.
• At the discretion of team lead, supervisor, and/or management, this position may require additional duties not specifically listed above.
  
  

Qualifications

• At a minimum, this employee must have completed certification program for Peer Support Specialists and have at least two years of sustained recovery from any identified mental health or substance use issues.
• An employee must become NVCI certified and must have received training in the population served and client rights/confidentiality.
• Employees will be required to attend orientation in the Carolina Outreach treatment model and agency policies and procedures.
• BBP certification will be required.
• A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance is also required.
• An employee must demonstrate having the core skills to deliver CST Team services prior to service provision.
• Each CST team staff member must successfully participate in the DMH-approved CST training.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• HSA/FSA
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Mileage reimbursement(for positions that require travel and if they use their own vehicle)
  
  

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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