We are a CARF accredited, non-profit, behavioral health agency serving all 100 counties and have immediate openings for Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our team in Hickory, NC.

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 and submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Attending weekly/monthly staff meeting/supervision.
• Provide limited transportation support.

Applicants must be:

• Must be flexible and be able to work various shifts.
• 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 high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 experience 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.