Wayne

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.

Certified Peer Support Specialist to work as a community-based worker, working 1:1 with individuals with mental health or substance abuse struggles.  Positions may begin as part time but can become full time quickly.  Please submit resume or letter of interest to officemanager@simmonseitherapy.com  Needing individuals in Wayne County and Eastern NC areas.    

• 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.