Certified Peer Support

Pride-in-North-Carolina,-LL; Perry Park (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to work directly with individuals who have mental health, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse issues. You will support recovery, follow a person-centered plan, and document progress with supervisors.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and NC certification; a valid NC driver's license and driving record are advantageous. Benefits include health and dental coverage along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Must be NC Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental health or substance use needs.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with consumers in various treatment locations.
• Maintain communication with supervisor regarding treatment and concerns.
• Provide person-centered support and implement goals per the plan.
• Teach coping skills, daily living skills, and problem solving.

Skills

Peer support

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Certified Peer Support SpecialistPersons in this position must have a minimum of high school diploma (or GED) and be either an Associate Professional/Paraprofessional or a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist. Peer Support Staff work directly with individuals who have mental health, developmental disability, and/or substance abuse issues. The Peer Support Staff maintains communication with the qualified professional and/or supervisor regarding consumer treatment or concerns, understands and facilitates a person-centered approach to treatment, implements interventions aimed at achieving individualized goals as written in the Person-Centered Plan. Peer Support staff provide services and interventions in various locations, depending on the consumer's treatment plan and needs.Some duties may include teaching problem solving skills and positive alternatives to inappropriate behaviors and coping skills. Provides consumers with clear consistent expectations and outlines potential consequences. Encourages consumers to take responsibility for their own actions; Plans, organizes and participates with consumer in therapeutic activities designed to improve emotional, vocational, educational, and social functioning. Ensures activities are age appropriate, promote cultural diversity, and are designed to meet treatment support needs. Teaches such skills as daily living skills, appropriate social skills, adaptation skills, health and wellness, development of leisure interests, work readiness, money management, budgeting, symptom management, etc. Provides transportation to appointments, programs, and scheduled activities. Must maintain a valid North Carolina’s driver’s license, vehicle liability insurance and driving record that meets PRIDE IN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. requirements.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insurancePride in North Carolina, LLC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPride in North Carolina, LLC (PRIDE) is committed to developing and promoting high quality residential and community services that provide nurturing, caring environments for adults and youth with special needs.This commitment is premised on the belief that all persons, regardless of the nature and extent of their disability, are capable of living, learning, and actively participating in their communities as productive and responsible citizens. Pride furthermore strives to maintain the dignity and worth of individuals and their families by acknowledging and respecting their needs, providing them with a support system, and working with them as equal partners. Within a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect, Pride emphasizes a partnership approach to service delivery, believing this is the most effective means of meeting the diverse treatment needs of the people we serve. Pride strives to serve as an innovative service delivery model to other public and private community agencies by actively enacting these values within the larger community.#IND123