A Full-time position supporting Veterans during times of transition in their lives by strengthening their network of support in the community. Primary duties will be targeted outreach and intensive peer support to the homeless veteran community, targeting veterans who may suffer with mental health and co-occurring mental health/substance use disorder.

•    Supports daily operations of emergency shelter.
•    Assist in the implementation and coordination of program activities.
•    Collaborate with team members to ensure effective program delivery.
•    Provide administrative support to program staff, including scheduling and preparing materials.
•    Conduct research and gather information to support program development and evaluation.
•    Completes an initial needs assessment and acts upon critical needs appropriately and immediately.

Peer Support services are structured and scheduled activities for adults aged 18 and older with MH/SA disability. Peer Supports are provided by Peer Support Staff. Peer Support service is an individualized, recovery focused approach that promotes the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills and development of independent living skills for housing, employment and full community inclusion.

The primary role of the Harm Reduction Community Navigator (HRed CN) is to engage WNCAP syringe services program clients by creating and maintaining meaningful peer relationships while utilizing healthy boundaries.  The HRed CN must be comfortable around people who use drugs and injection equipment, including needles, and, if relevant, have a minimum of 12 months of active substance use recovery. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction and one of the following:

• North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification; or
• Eligibility for North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification with willingness to complete certification within a specified timeframe upon hire.

For consideration for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in WNCAP and this position, including “Harm Reduction Community Navigator” in the subject line, to: employment@wncap.org - Full job description below or at https://wncap.org/employment-opportunities/

COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC. - JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: TASC Peer Support Specialist (Community)

SUPERVISED BY: TASC PSS Supervisor

LOCATION: Alamance County

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for our TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) Program in the following counties: Alamance and surrounding counties.

Certified Peer Support Specialist to work either as a community based worker, working 1:1 with individuals with mental health or substance abuse struggles OR as part of the care management team working to address both the clients mental health and physical health struggles.  Positions may begin as part time but can become full time with benefits.  Please submit resume or letter of interest to lindamcdonald@lechris.com.  Needing individuals in Carteret, Craven, Pitt and Edgecombe/Nash areas.  $16-$19 per hour.  

• The Peer Support Specialist exemplifies recovery principles in order to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable. The Peer Specialist shares their personal recovery story when appropriate, and walks the road of recovery alongside the service recipient.

• Educate and advocate for the values and principles of the Recovery Model.

• Work to increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency regarding Person-Centered and Peer-Delivered Services.

• Ability to collaborate with the program QP to assess their own strengths and areas of growth and develop a supervision plan.

• Ability to collaborate with an individual to explore and identify barriers to accessing community resources or treatment providers.

• Ability to model and mentor recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal actions to encourage wellness and resilience for individuals served and to promote a recovery environment in the community, residence, and workplace.

Job Description: Administrative Peer Support Specialist

We are looking for a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team. The Peer Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the peer support program. They will be responsible for assisting peers in need, providing peer support and assistance, and working with peer support coordinators to ensure that all peer support programs are working smoothly and effectively. This position is specifically for an Administrative Peer Support Position.