GF Peer Support Specialist/MOUD Services

Role Summary: The Peer Support Specialist MOUD (Outreach Services) plays a vital role in engaging and supporting individuals receiving services through the Morse Clinic Mobile Unit. This position focuses on outreach, engagement, and ongoing peer support for participants utilizing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The Peer Support Specialist will draw upon personal lived experience in recovery to build trust, reduce stigma, and foster hope and empowerment among participants.

This position operates Monday through Friday (may require some weekend hours) and is designed to strengthen participant connection to care, increase engagement in recovery services, and promote stability through ongoing peer-based support and resource linkage.

Role Requirements and Preferences:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (or willingness to obtain certification upon hire).
• Minimum of two years of sustained recovery and demonstrated knowledge of recovery principles.
• Familiarity with MOUD and 12-Step recovery programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have knowledge of available resources.
• Negative pre-employment drug test. Our company is a proud drug-free workplace. As a condition or employment, all employees are expected to adhere by our policy which prohibits the misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Key Competencies:(Aligned with NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Code of Ethics):

• Peer Support Ethics – Maintain the highest level of professionalism and adhere to ethical standards, including confidentiality and boundaries.
• Recovery Orientation – Promote self-determination and recovery through a strengths-based, person-centered approach.
• Advocacy – Support clients in advocating for themselves and their treatment needs.
• Mentorship and Role Modeling – Provide hope and encouragement through shared lived experiences and success in recovery.
• Cultural Competency – Demonstrate respect and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Effectively communicate and collaborate with the Mobile Unit team, Morse Clinic staff, and other program departments.
• Professional Growth – Engage in regular supervision, continuing education, and self-care practices.

Core Responsibilities:

1.Provide Peer-Based Support – Establish trust and rapport with clients through authentic, recovery-oriented peer engagement and encouragement.

2.Outreach and Engagement – Conduct outreach to individuals connected with the Morse Clinic Mobile Unit who may be at risk of disengagement or in need of additional support.

3.Support MOUD Participants – Educate and assist participants in understanding and adhering to their MOUD treatment plans, promoting stigma reduction and empowerment.

4.Coordinate Participant Services – Support clients in scheduling intakes, counseling, and medical appointments; maintain communication to ensure follow-through and engagement.

5.Facilitate Linkage to Resources – Connect participants to essential community supports, including healthcare, recovery meetings, housing, employment, and transportation.

6.Advocate for Participant Needs – Help clients navigate barriers in healthcare, housing, employment, and recovery systems while fostering self-advocacy.

7.Collaborate in Care Planning – Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to offer peer perspectives on participant progress and needs.

8.Uphold Ethical and Professional Standards – Maintain accurate documentation, confidentiality, and compliance with all agency and program policies.

9.Bridge Between Systems of Care – Coordinate communication and service connections among Morse Clinic staff, community partners, and treatment programs.

10. Provide Supportive Accompaniment and Transportation – Assist participants in accessing services by transporting or accompanying them to appointments, community resources, and recovery-related activities, ensuring safety, advocacy, and continuity of care.

Work Environment: This role involves the use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. Employees may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid outdoor conditions. The typical noise level is moderate. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals living with disabilities in performing job duties.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently needs to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms. Occasionally, the employee must stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals living with disabilities in fulfilling these responsibilities.

Language Requirements: English is the primary language of software, documents, participants, and staff of HT, though speaking additional languages is a valuable asset. Must effectively communicate with participants, staff, and external partners. Ability to document services accurately and contribute to team discussions.

Travel Requirements: This position requires regular in town travel between both program campuses and may involve transporting or accompanying participants to appointments, community resources, and partner agencies. The employee must be able to travel independently and support participants in accessing services that promote their recovery and overall well-being.