Henderson

Employment Peer Mentor (EPM): EPMs offer hope and motivation by drawing from their lived experience and their own employment experiences to encourage other individuals to seek and maintain employment, wellness, and community integration. Employment Peer Mentors do not hold their own caseloads and do not function as an extension of ESPs or as case managers. They support any and all individuals enrolled in the service through the provision of wellness interventions, promoting self-determination, and helping individuals advocate for themselves.

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.

This peer would: 

• Provide community outreach and education.
• Assist people experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable populations.
• Work closely with other community agencies including those providing harm reduction services.
• Break down the mistrust and stigma related to mental health issues.
• Work to embed with local churches and faith-based agencies.