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.