The Job
Carteret County Government’s Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) is seeking to fill a full time Certified Peer Support Specialist role. Do you have a desire to assist in the prevention of overdose fatalities in the community? Are you a compassionate & professional individual who has experience in community service and working with families in crisis? Then, a Certified Peer Support Specialist position may be the role for you!
The Location
Office location is in Morehead City, NC.
The Details
Hiring range $43,328.21 - $47,661.03 (Based on education and experience)
Must possess a valid NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Posting expires 11/18/2026
Full-time with government benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and 401(k) plans; paid sick, vacation and holiday leave; wellness reimbursements; access to county vehicles for work related activities; multiple yearly opportunities for pay raises; and more!
REQUIRED - Must complete pre-employment screenings including criminal background check, fingerprint background, drug test, motor vehicle report, and education screening. Offer of employment are conditional on acceptable results.
Apply online at: https://carteretcountync.gov & click on the Employment link.
Duties and Responsibilities
An employee of this role assists in the prevention of overdose fatalities and reducing the spread of infectious diseases. Work includes participating in community educational programs, providing individual and families with training and resources, collaborating with other human services professionals, and maintaining confidential records. Work is characterized by empowering individuals through connection, education, and linkage to a variety healthcare options, treatment options, harm reduction strategies, and social resources. Work requires promoting a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. Sound professional judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties. Work is performed under the supervision of the PORT Team Navigator and is evaluated through annual evaluation process, conferences, reports and client/family feedback.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from a two-year college with a degree in counseling, social work, human services or related field, experience in community service, experience working with individuals and families in crisis, preferably with life experiences with drug use; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire.
NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification upon hire.
Hepatitis B vaccine or declination.
Rotating schedule 40 hours a week; Must be flexible with working times, which may include evenings and weekends. Schedule consists of 4 10 hours shifts a week with a 1 hour lunch break.
Carteret County
2026
Pay Grade: 64
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.