Certified Peer Recovery Coach - Community-Based Support

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways to Life, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to provide community-based recovery services for adults living with mental health and/or substance use disorders in Durham and surrounding areas.

You will use your lived experience to build supportive relationships, offer one-on-one mentoring, and facilitate recovery groups, working under a Qualified Professional and coordinating with therapists and care teams.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina CPSS certification is required.
• Lived experience in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, recovery-focused relationships using your lived experience.
• Provide one-on-one peer mentoring and recovery coaching.
• Facilitate recovery groups that focus on wellness, coping skills, relapse prevention, budgeting, employment readiness, daily living skills, and community integration.
• Help members identify and achieve their personal recovery goals.
• Connect members with housing, employment, education, healthcare, transportation, benefits, and other community resources.
• Help members strengthen natural supports and build meaningful community relationships.
• Promote self‑advocacy, wellness, resilience, and independent living.
• Participate in Person‑Centered Planning and support recovery goals identified in the Person‑Centered Plan.
• Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Communicate member progress and concerns with the Qualified Professional and treatment team.
• Recognize behavioral health crises and follow agency emergency procedures.

Skills

Lived experience

Community engagement

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Education

CPSS certification

High school diploma or GED

Valid North Carolina driver's license

Job description

Pathways to Life, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to provide community-based recovery services for adults living with mental health and/or substance use disorders in Durham and surrounding areas.

You will use your lived experience to build supportive relationships, offer one-on-one mentoring, and facilitate recovery groups, working under a Qualified Professional and coordinating with therapists and care teams.