Certified Peer Support Specialist-Part time (Richmond, Anson and Scotland Counties)

Job Overview
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: This is a Part-Time Job, requiring 20-25 hours a week face to face contact. Hours will increase as caseload increases. We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Part-Time Certified Peer Support Specialist to serve in Richmond, Anson, Scotland Counties and surrounding counties. In this vital role, you will provide peer-led support to individuals navigating behavioral health challenges, fostering hope, resilience, and recovery. Your lived experience with mental health, addiction, or behavioral health issues will be a powerful tool in guiding others toward positive change. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer empathetic peer support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, utilizing your personal recovery journey as a foundation for mentorship and encouragement
• Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management when urgent situations arise, ensuring safety and stabilization for clients
• Facilitate motivational interviewing techniques to help clients explore their goals and motivate change
• Assist clients in navigating behavioral health services, including providing guidance on treatment options and community resources
• Document interactions accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards
• Collaborate with clinical staff to develop individualized recovery plans that incorporate peer support strategies
• Promote social engagement and community integration by encouraging participation in support groups and local activities

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC
• Lived experience with mental health conditions, substance use recovery, or behavioral health challenges, demonstrating personal resilience and insight
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles, addiction counseling, and mental health counseling techniques
• Experience with mentoring others and providing case management
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation purposes
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills with an energetic and positive approach to supporting others
• Must have a valid DL and vehicle to travel to see clients.

This role is paid and designed for individuals passionate about empowering others through shared experience. Join us in making a difference—helping individuals build healthier lives one step at a time!

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Certified Peer Support Specialist? If your answer is no, there is no need to apply.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20