We are a CARF accredited, non-profit, behavioral health agency serving all 100 counties in NC and have immediate openings for Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our team, specifically in Wake, Orange & Chatham counties. 

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
• Use personal vehicle for work.

Applicants must be:

• Must be flexible and be able to work various shifts
• ALREADY certified as a Peer Support Specialist
• 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 minimum of 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.
• Have reliable transportation
• Previous experiences 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.

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