Certified Peer Support Specialist | NC Peer Support Specialist Certification Program

If you are Looking to Make an Impact:

Little Gerald Services is the place for YOU! We strive to create value for our clients by delivering programs and services that empower and support them in all aspects of life.

Our goal is to meet our clients where they are and work in partnership with them to get them where they are trying to go. With adequate training and support, LGS fosters an environment where our valued employees can push themselves and make a real impact within our communities.

If you are Committed to LGS, LGS is committed to YOU:

We’re committed to growing the capabilities of our people! We are continuously building a stronger learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our employees and management team work together and share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth as well as the growth of those we serve.

What is a Certified Peer Support Specialist?

A Peer Support Specialist assists individuals in recovery who struggle with wellness related to substance use and/or mental health challenges through their own lived experience.

**Eligible candidates for this position must be certified by the NC Peer Support Specialist Board. Information about how certification can be found at https://pss.unc.edu/certification.

A Day in the Life of a Peer Support Specialist can look like:

Working one-on-one or in a group setting providing community-based services
Coordinating with person(s) served to assist with achieving goals related to their life challenges with recovery, housing, employment, social skills, educational skills, community inclusion, coping skills, symptom management, medical needs, etc.
Educating and training of clients and others who have a legitimate role in addressing the client's needs/goals
Educating and linking client to needed resources, services, benefits, and activities within the community
Assistance and support with client skill enhancement, ongoing treatment, and functional gains
Developing interpersonal and community relational skills, including adaptation to home, school, work
Therapeutic mentoring and supportive counseling
Symptom monitoring and self-management of symptoms
Monitoring service provision
Daily community living skill building

The Peer Support Specialist will be responsible for required documentation as evidence of services rendered.

If you are Ready to Work, Basic Requirements include:

NC Peer Support Certification
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Driver License
Social Security Card
Automotive insurance
Car Registration
Current TB Test
Ability to pass a background check
Other Documentation required by LGS

LGS Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace cultural diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Little Gerald Services to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer social programs, flexible work hours, and work-friendly benefits to all of our employees.