Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Overview:

The ideal candidate is a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) with experience in behavioral health and/or substance use services.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Peer Support Specialist may be required to work within the office, outside the office, community, school and/or within the client’s own home. Flexible hours required. Travel using personal vehicle will be necessary, and will also require a DMV background check and proof of personal automobile insurance.
• Peer Support Specialist has self-identified as a person in recovery from mental illness or substance abuse issues and is committed to his or her own recovery. Peer Support Specialist provides structured, scheduled activities that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, and enhancement of community living skills.
• · The Peer Support Specialist will serve as a role model by consistently conducting themself in a professional and ethical manner in all situations, including but not limited to promptness of completing assignments, verbal/non-verbal communications, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• · Submission of personal timesheets, including supporting service documentation for the services provided.
• · Have a working knowledge of various forms of substance abuse and common accompanying issues.
• · Have a working knowledge of rules, service definitions, and statutes governing the provision of the services provided.
• · Have or develop a working knowledge of local community resources, both public and private.
• · Set and monitor clearly defined goals for the program.
• · Maintain a person-centered focus throughout service provision.
• · Serve as a team player to the general office staff and the Agency as a whole
• · Provide services according to the philosophy, standards, values, and ethics set forth by the Agency.
• · Follow all Agency Policies and Procedures
• · Participate in all required team meetings, committees, and audits as required
• · Maintain current training and certifications/licensure requirements

Resource Navigation & Community Linkages:

• Assist clients in accessing essential community resources, including housing, employment support, financial assistance, and substance use treatment.
• Build relationships with local service providers to establish strong referral networks and ensure that clients receive comprehensive support.
• Advocate for clients in accessing mental health services, vocational training, transportation, and crisis intervention support.

Experience:

• · currently in recovery
• · self-identifies as individual with life experience of being diagnosed with a serious mental illness or substance abuse addiction
• · has demonstrated at least one 1 full year in his/her own life without crisis, relapse, or psychiatric inpatient treatment, substance abuse inpatient treatment, or criminal justice involvement
• · are not a family member of the individual who receives Peer Support Services

Qualifications:

• possess a high school degree or GED equivalent
• MUST be a NCCPSS (North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist)
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and Medicaid billing documentation.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation for occasional community engagement.
• Ability to pass a background check and provide three professional references.
• Must be able to work independently, have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Supply, NC 28462

Salary : $35,000 - $42,000