COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC. - JOB DESCRIPTION 

JOB TITLE: Peer Support Specialist  

SUPERVISED BY: PSS Supervisor

LOCATION:  Goldsboro, N.C

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the following county:  Wayne County

Peer Support Program at Clientfirst of NC, Goldsboro, NC

Position: NC Certified Peer Support Specialist

Education & Experience:

Prefer a bachelor degree in human services or relate field

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency required from an approved, accredited institution
Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist

Must be or have been a recipient of mental health services

Required Licenses & Certifications

We are looking for you….. Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Warren, Wayne, Wilson, Anson, Davidson, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham, Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Union, Yadkin Counties 

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST! PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPERVISORS! LCAS, CSAC, LCAS-A & CSAC-A

The Peer Support Specialist primary responsibilities are to direct, coordinate, and manage the activities of a comprehensive mental health program and to ensure the program operates in full compliance with relevant laws, ensure accuracy of data; compliance with regulation; and identify operational efficiencies. The Peer Support Specialist will provide service activities to include the following interventions:

• Education and training of clients and others who have a legitimate role in addressing the needs identified in the Person-Centered Plan

Trinity Wellness Community Care is a CARF accredited agency looking for talented individuals who want to work, and grow with a great company. We are looking for people who will contribute to the growth of the company.  This includes outreach opportunities throughout multiple counties we serve through networking and building caseloads for our peer support services. 

Our mission: Affecting Change...One Person at a Time.

This position requires the applicant to hold both a QMHP status, Peer Support certification or Certificate of Peer Supports Supervision.

Peer Support services are structured and scheduled activities for adults aged 18 and older with MH/SA disability. Peer Supports are provided by Peer Support Staff. Peer Support service is an individualized, recovery focused approach that promotes the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills and development of independent living skills for housing, employment and full community inclusion.

Certified Peer Support Specialist to work as a community-based worker, working 1:1 with individuals with mental health or substance abuse struggles.  Positions may begin as part time but can become full time quickly.  Please submit resume or letter of interest to officemanager@simmonseitherapy.com  Needing individuals in Wayne County and Eastern NC areas.    

• Ability to collaborate with the program QP to assess their own strengths and areas of growth and develop a supervision plan.

• Ability to collaborate with an individual to explore and identify barriers to accessing community resources or treatment providers.

• Ability to model and mentor recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal actions to encourage wellness and resilience for individuals served and to promote a recovery environment in the community, residence, and workplace.