The Peer Support Specialist uses their own lived experience with recovery from substance use, mental health challenges, or both to support, mentor, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. This role promotes hope, encourages self-advocacy, and helps clients build the skills and support networks needed for long-term recovery. Peer Support Specialists work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered services.
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5709 West Friendly Avenue, Suite A, Greensboro, NC 27410
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Location: North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time
We are a licensed behavioral health agency dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered, and evidence-based care to individuals living with mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability challenges. Our services include outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, peer support, and community-based supports designed to empower individuals toward recovery and independence.
Here’s a professional and inviting announcement you can use for a Recovery Career Fair – Peer Support Call:
SHYAS Recovery Career Fair
Thursday, October 23, 2025 1PM - 5PM
714 S Main St Salisbury NC
We are excited to invite individuals in recovery to explore meaningful career opportunities in Peer Support Services. This event is designed for those with lived experience who are passionate about helping others navigate their recovery journey.
Genesis Project 1 INC
The Genesis Project 1 works with families as a total unit to provide individual and collective services such as counseling, structured groups, exposure events, and in-home meetings. The goal is empowerment, family growth, and success. We want to grow and add a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist to our team!
🌟 We’re Hiring: Peer Support Specialists
📍 Now hiring in Guilford County & surrounding areas
About the Role:
Peace of Mind Community Care is seeking passionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialists to join our team. This role involves providing hope, support, and guidance to individuals on their recovery journey, using your own lived experience to inspire and empower others.
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Harmony Recovery Center ( North Tryon Charlotte NC)
Treatment for Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
Requirements: Driver's License & Preferably NCCPSS or any state CPSS
Duties/Responsibilities/ 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift
Driver License is Required
Behavioral tech position needing a SKILLED CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
S&H Youth and Adult Services is looking for Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our strong team in Charlotte, Concord, Kinston, Sanford, and Salisbury. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and reliable.
Call or Text 704-492-9638 to schedule an interview.
https://shyas.com/career-opportunities
Rate of pay: $18 - $23 per hour Pay is commensurate with education and experience
Responsibilities
Trinity Wellness Community Care is a CARF accredited agency looking for talented individuals who want to work, and grow with a great company. We are looking for people who will contribute to the growth of the company. This includes outreach opportunities throughout multiple counties we serve through networking and building caseloads for our peer support services.
Our mission: Affecting Change...One Person at a Time.
This position requires the applicant to hold both a QMHP status, Peer Support certification or Certificate of Peer Supports Supervision.
Hourly Rate: $18-$20
Join Our Team at Trinity Wellness and Community Care (TWCC)
Are you passionate about helping others on their journey to recovery? TWCC is excited to announce openings for Peer Support Specialist positions in Winston-Salem, Burlington, and Monroe, NC. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals with a commitment to promoting recovery and wellness.
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