ARC FREE 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Purpose/Role 

The ARC FREE Peer Support Specialist is dedicated to collaboration with community organizations across Polk, McDowell, Rutherford, and Cleveland counties. This role involves closely partnering with the coordinator to identify existing community organizations that offer peer support services and facilitate connections within the recovery ecosystem established by the Foothills Recovery and Employment Ecosystem (FREE) model. They will focus on collaboration and inclusivity, bridging gaps between employers and individuals in recovery. This approach fosters supportive work environments and benefits communities. This position will not solely provide direct peer support services, but will be supporting current peer support specialists within the ecosystem. 

Responsibilities/Tasks 

● Participate in community cohort meetings as needed within the four target counties. ● Help inform policy and protocol changes for this position and program, from a lived-experience perspective (as requested) 

● Timely navigation and handling of traditional system-gap hurdles with partnered organizations. 

● Provide community health care system navigation. 

● Provide legal and behavioral health system navigation. 

● Assist individual with applications for benefits, housing, and other Social Determinants of Health 

● Provide community health resource education internally and externally as requested. ● Maintain integrity and upkeep of all files and requested data tracking protocols. 

● PSS will continue to nurture current relationships with each partnered organization while initiating new connections. 

● Assist the ARC FREE Coordinator with technical support i.e. PowerPoint presentations, informational brochures/flyers, implementation monitoring and evaluation tools/surveys. 

● Maintenance of community resource directories/data. 

Competencies/Knowledge/Qualities 

● Demonstrated commitment to the Sunrise mission, vision, and values. 

● Professional and personal style consistent with the philosophy and team-oriented culture of Sunrise. 

● Experience in the peer support field.

● Knowledge on how to navigate local resources. 

● Results-oriented; exceptional follow-through on tasks and projects. 

● Strong program and policy development skills. 

● Excellent organizational skills. 

● Flexible self-starter 

● Attention to verbal, written or electronic communication proficiency. ● Interpersonal awareness, persons-centered planning. 

● Positive, strengths-based leadership. 

● Recognizes and rewards positive achievements. 

● Appropriate personal & professional boundaries. 

● Strengthens and builds teamwork from within staff and volunteers. 

Notice: This job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are associated with the position. Responsibilities may change and/or new ones may be assigned at any time to most effectively work towards Sunrise's Mission. 

Reports to 

ARC FREE Coordinator 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

● None 

Requirements: 

● Maintain healthy self-care and work balance. 

● Maintain peer support certification with North Carolina and all required CEU hours needed for recertification. 

● Abide by PSS Code of Ethics 

● Possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license and proper registration and insurance on personal vehicle. 

● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Category: 

Non-Exempt 

Updated May, 01, 2024