Certified Peer Support Specialist

STANDARDS BASED SOLUTIONS CONSULTIN; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chapel Hill is seeking Certified Peer Support Specialists to provide recovery-based support for clients dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. This part-time role involves guiding clients, advocating for their rights, and facilitating treatment plans. Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous experience in related fields. The compensation ranges from $13 to $17 per hour and includes benefits such as life insurance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as CPSS or related fields.
• Ability to mentor and guide clients effectively.
• Knowledge of recovery-based support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate and role model for recovery.
• Guide clients in taking responsibility for their recovery.
• Model recovery values to encourage wellness.

Skills

Building rapport with clients

Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Standards-Based Solutions Behavior Healthcare Resources seeks Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) to assist clients with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Employment, and Community Reintegration.

Specific tasks include but are not limited to providing recovery-based support, self-help strategies, housing resource referrals, social skill-building, and community participation.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Serves as an advocate and role model for recovery and wellness, participates in team meetings, and collaborates in the wellness planning process.
• Guides and encourages recipients in taking responsibility for and actively participating in their recovery.
• Assists the individual with self-determination and decision-making.
• Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal actions to encourage wellness and resilience.
• Teaches and promotes self-advocacy to the individual, and setting goals.
• Provides support to empower the individual in exercising his or her legal rights within the community.
• Facilitate treatment plans, goals, and objectives at varying therapeutic levels.
• Provide constructive feedback to clients.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as CPSS, mentoring, teaching, tutoring, or other related fields
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Sufficient knowledge of mental health and substance abuse
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Type : Part-time

Pay: $13 to $17 per hour

Benefits :

• Life Insurance

Education :

• High school or equivalent

License/Certification :

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
• Current Certified Peer Support Specialist
• CPR/First Aid Training
• NCI (Preferred)