What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Cabarrus Health Alliance?
Salary Range: $20.20/hr
Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Funding period: Through 8/31/2027
The Certified Peer Support Specialist will provide comprehensive peer support services to individuals with a substance use and/or mental health diagnosis, including people who are actively using substances. The Specialist will serve on a multi-disciplinary team and will focus on providing support and connections to care in a variety of settings based on client needs. Settings could include the health department, syringe service program, jail, MOUD clinic, and community-based organizations.
Primary Responsibilities
License: Valid NC driver's license
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Funding period: Through 8/31/2027
The Certified Peer Support Specialist will provide comprehensive peer support services to individuals with a substance use and/or mental health diagnosis, including people who are actively using substances. The Specialist will serve on a multi-disciplinary team and will focus on providing support and connections to care in a variety of settings based on client needs. Settings could include the health department, syringe service program, jail, MOUD clinic, and community-based organizations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide case management
- Conduct intakes and enrollment activities
- Develop care plans for clients
- Assist team with daily data tracking and monthly reports
- Document appropriately in electronic health record
- Assist with client needs and goals
- Accompany clients to meetings and participate in meetings of community groups to advocate for client needs
License: Valid NC driver's license
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to provide a non-judgmental environment while treating others with compassion, respect, and kindness
- Possess ability to maintain integrity reflected through being trustworthy, genuine, and self-aware
- Must be able to establish safe, honest relationships that honor clear and healthy professional boundaries
- Must have computer skills, good communication skills, and be proficient in motivational interviewing as well as active listening
- Ability to be flexible, work independently, work as part of a team, and possess good decision-making skills
- Must be comfortable discussing social, substance-related, and other harm reduction issues and experiences in a professional and non-judgmental manner
- General knowledge of harm reduction principles and syringe exchange laws
To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
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