Cabarrus Respite Peer Support Specialist – 3rd Shift

Promise Resource Network Inc; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick time

PTO

401K

EAP

Life insurance (optional)

Short-term/long-term disability

Job summary

Promise Resource Network Inc. seeks a Respite Peer Support Specialist to provide trauma-sensitive peer support in a 24/7 respite setting in Davidson, NC. The role focuses on advocacy, connecting guests with resources, housing and benefits guidance, and group and one-on-one support within a healing environment.

Responsibilities include operating the 24-hour peer warm line, maintaining safety, and collaborating with the Respite team to promote recovery and wellness for guests with MH/SA challenges.

Qualifications

• Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
• Commitment to the philosophy of peer support.
• Ability to receive guidance, training, and mentoring to grow skills.
• Demonstrates leadership by modeling PRN's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Share personal experience and encourage mental health wellness and recovery.
• Assist in connection with mental health services and resources.
• Provide 24-hour peer warm line telephone support.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members and guests.
• Support guests through all stay phases, including pre-arrival and discharge planning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Lived experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

NC Certified Peer Support Specialist

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Full-time role. Pay is $19 - $21/hr based on experience.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• sick time
• PTO
• 401K
• EAP
• life insurance (optional)
• short-term/long-term disability

About The Position

The Respite Peer Support Specialist will provide trauma-sensitive peer-to-peer support within the context of the peer Respite. Supports offered will include advocacy, providing information and opportunities to connect to local resources, support around housing and benefits, one on one mutual support and group support, as well as managing the peer support warm line if needed.

Location: Davidson, NC
Job Type: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Share personal experience, encourage mental health wellness and recovery, and validate different pathways of recovery.
• Assist in connection with mental health services, community resources, and other services as needed.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, theories, principles, and practices.
• Provide telephone support to peers in the community through the 24-hour peer warm line.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Cleaning duties as assigned.
• Manage downtime with guests focusing on wellness and recovery activities.
• Work cooperatively with the Respite team and maintain clear, honest, and respectful communication with team members.
• Offer peer-to-peer support to guests during all phases of their stay (pre-arrival, arrival, a time during guests' stay, departure/discharge plan, after-care planning).
• Work as a part of a team to create a bed-and-breakfast-like and healing physical environment.
• Belief in the recovery potential of all people with MH/SA challenges and committed to the philosophy of peer support.
• Ability to recognize the difference between and mental health crisis, in which unconditional support is effective, and a mental health emergency, requiring 911, mobile crisis, and/or other supports.
• Ability to self-reflect, receive feedback, guidance, training, and mentoring to grow in your skills and knowledge.
• Documentation, tracking, and reporting as required.
• All other duties as assigned by CEO, Executive team, Leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges, meeting eligibility requirements for NC PSS certification.
• Belief in the recovery potential of all people and is committed to the philosophy of peer support by reinforcing their ability to work and/or achieve personal goals.
• Ability to receive guidance, training, and mentoring to grow skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates leadership by modeling PRN's mission, values, philosophy, and guidance to team members.
• Demonstrates taking personal responsibility, being dependable, reliable, working as a team player, and utilizing personal determination skills.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, is ethical and approachable.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Committed to personal recovery and wellness and has a personal history of recovery and lived experiences in seeking and receiving crisis-based support.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) using active and reflective listening, asking curious questions, validating others' experiences, remaining non-judgmental, and demonstrating effective conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation.
• Must have a valid NC Driver's license.