Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Objective: Housing for New Hope connects our neighbors to housing and hope. The Peer Support

Specialist will serve as a key member of the Supportive Housing team and will bring a commitment to

providing excellent supportive services to clients during their transition from homelessness to

permanent housing. The Peer Support Specialist will engage in highly individualized services in the

community and promote the self-determination and decision-making abilities to homeless individuals

Peer Support Specialist

We have immediate openings for Certified Peer Support Specialists in the Durham, 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.

LEAD MENTOR  

 

Position Title: Reintegration Support Network LEAD MENTOR  

Salary: $19.00/hour, 15-20 Hrs/week, Contract 

Main Point of Contact: Mentor Program Manager/Dir. of Ops and Programs

Start Date: September 1, 2023 

 

Certified Peer Support Specialist

  • 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.

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