Certified Peer Support Specialist and Supervisors Needed!!! LCAS, CSAC, LCAS-A, CSAC-A..... | NC Peer Support Specialist Certification Program

Submitted by philahealthsystems on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:24am

We are looking for you….. Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Warren, Wayne, Wilson, Anson, Davidson, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham, Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Union, Yadkin Counties

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST! PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPERVISORS! LCAS, CSAC, LCAS-A & CSAC-A

(Coming Soon Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Caswell, Chatham, Cherokee, Clay, Franklin, Graham, Granville, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Person, Polk, Rowan, Stokes, Swain, Transylvania, Vance, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey)

Make an Impact:

Phila Health Systems of NC (PHSNC) is the place for YOU! We strive to create value for our staff and clients by delivering programs and services that empower and support them through 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, PHSNC fosters an environment where our valued employees can push themselves and make a real impact within our communities.

PHSNC is committed to YOU:

We’re committed to growing the capabilities of our people! We are continuously building a stronger community of learning where you can work with diverse populations, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our Staff 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.

What is a Certified Peer Support Specialist Supervisor?

A Peer Support Specialist Supervisor assists Peers and Individuals in recovery in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community resources who assist individuals with resources related to reduction of substance use and/or increased access to mental health resources.

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
Peer support Supervisor training or equivalent (for Supervisor position)
Valid Driver License
Social Security Card
Automotive insurance
Car Registration
Current TB Test
Ability to pass a background check
Other Documentation required by PHSNC

PHSNC Benefit Package:

We work hard to embrace cultural diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at PHSNC 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.