Certified Peer Specialist

We are seeking a compassionate peer support specialist to assist and guide our clients. In this role, you will be required to conduct regular one-on-one support meetings, develop recovery strategies, coordinate client schedules and logistics, and respond to any emergencies as needed.

To ensure success as a peer support specialist, you should be empathetic and possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills. A top-notch peer support specialist should be able to easily identify warning signs in clients and provide effective interventions and emotional support.

Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities:

• Responding to call-outs and client emergencies as needed.
• Meeting with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and counseling.
• Developing recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with the client.
• Arranging medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client.
• Monitoring the client's behavior, schedule, medication, and activities.
• Reporting any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals.
• Liaising with family members and medical professionals regularly.
• Coordinating the client's logistics such as medical appointments and therapy sessions, among others.
• Conducting assessments and providing feedback to the client, medical professionals, and the family.
• Generating recovery reviews and performance documents to track the rehabilitation process.

Skills:
- Crisis management: Ability to effectively respond to and manage crisis situations
- Systems: Understanding of the mental health system and ability to navigate it on behalf of individuals
- Addiction counseling: Knowledge of substance use disorders and experience providing counseling support
- Crisis intervention: Ability to provide immediate assistance during a crisis situation
- Mental health counseling: Experience providing counseling services to individuals with mental health challenges
- Mentoring: Ability to provide guidance, support, and encouragement to individuals in their recovery journey
- Social work: Knowledge of social work principles and practices in the context of mental health services
- Motivational interviewing: Skill in using motivational interviewing techniques to promote behavior change
- Behavioral health: Understanding of behavioral health concepts and ability to apply them in practice

Peer Support Specialist Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.
• Peer Support certification preferred.
• A clear drug test and no involvement with substances.
• At least one year's experience as a peer support specialist.
• Lived experience with mental health conditions, substance abuse, or trauma.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Good knowledge of recovery resources such as the 12-step program and community support groups.
• The ability to be on call for emergencies and work on weekends and public holidays.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in the field.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concord, NC 28027