Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) – SAIOP Program

Location: North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

About Us

Our agency provides community-based behavioral health and recovery services, including an NC Medicaid-approved SAIOP program. We believe lived experience is essential in supporting recovery and empowering individuals with substance use challenges.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to join our SAIOP treatment team. The CPSS will provide peer-based recovery support, co-facilitate groups, and help participants strengthen skills for sobriety, wellness, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Share lived experience of recovery to instill hope and support participants in their recovery journey.
• Co-facilitate SAIOP group sessions alongside clinical staff, focusing on peer-based support, relapse prevention, and recovery skills.
• Provide one-on-one peer mentoring and coaching outside of group sessions.
• Assist participants with connecting to community resources (housing, employment, support groups).
• Support individuals in developing recovery-oriented coping skills and relapse prevention plans.
• Document peer support activities in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards.
• Promote recovery values, ethics, and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina CPSS certification in good standing.
• Personal lived experience in recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges.
• Understanding of SAIOP program requirements and recovery principles.
• Strong communication, boundary-setting, and teamwork skills.
• Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience and certification).
• W2 or 1099 options
• Paid training and professional growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, recovery-oriented work culture.

How to Apply

Submit resume and cover letter to: hr@unitedquestcareservices.org