Certified Peer Support Specialist

We have immediate openings for Certified Peer Support Specialists in the Orange and Chatham County area.   We have 3-5 open positions for IMMEDIATE HIRE!!!!

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
• Attend weekly/monthly staff meeting/supervision
• Provide limited transportation support 

Applicants must be:

• Must be flexible and be able to work various shifts as assigned.
• NC Certified Peer Specialists with reliable transportation.
• Individuals who have the life experience of being diagnosed with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Well established in their own recovery.
• Currently in recovery and are stable within their recovery for an extended period of time up to two (2) years or more.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Ability to participate in community outreach.
• MUST have a valid driver's license and willing to use your personal vehicle for work.
• Previous experiences working as a Peer Support Specialist in a community setting is preferred but not required.