Certified Peer Specialist — Meaningful Impact & Growth

Apis Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training Provided

Job summary

Resources for Human Development in Charlotte, NC seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support, advocacy, and recovery education. This full-time CPS role emphasizes modeling recovery, developing service plans, and connecting clients to community resources.

You will work primarily in the community (≈80%), document progress, and maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality, while leveraging personal lived experience to inspire hope and resilience.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania CPS certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass Act 33 and State Police background checks.
• Self-identified current or former recipient of mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the Recovery Support and CPS Teams.
• Use lived experience to model recovery and instill hope.
• Help individuals develop personalized Recovery Service Plans.
• Facilitate identification of strengths, supports, and resources.
• Document progress per program standards and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification

Job description

Resources for Human Development in Charlotte, NC seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support, advocacy, and recovery education. This full-time CPS role emphasizes modeling recovery, developing service plans, and connecting clients to community resources.

You will work primarily in the community (≈80%), document progress, and maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality, while leveraging personal lived experience to inspire hope and resilience.