What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Team (CST) Peer Support Professional position at Appalachian Community Services?
Bring Your Passion.
We are actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Support Team (CST) Peer Support Professional to join our team full-time. This role is essential to our mission, providing therapy, crisis support, and service coordination for mental health clients in a variety of settings. As a Community Support Team (CST) Peer Support Professional with ACS, you will provide community based services.
- Provide community-based service for adults age eighteen and older who have a mental illness or a substance abuse disorder.
- Provide scheduled activities that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, and enhancement of community living skills.
- Provide wellness education via teaching problem solving, anger management, and other life skills.
Location: Bryson, NC
Compensation: $18.23 - $20.69
- A high school diploma or GED.
- NC Peer Support Specialist Certification
- Valid driver's license to be able to transport consumers.
Grow with Us.
Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.
Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from ncgCARE's competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
Equal opportunity employer: ncgCARE and each of its affiliated partners are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.
We believe it’s important to create an inclusive workplace for everyone, so please reach out if you need an accommodation in the application or interview process as our goal is to create an environment where you are able to fully participate. You can contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.
ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.
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ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $18 - $21