Certified Peer Support Specialist

Ctshealth; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CTSHealth seeks a compassionate Certified Peer Support Specialist to join the Community Support Team in Hickory, NC. You will use lived experience, recovery knowledge, and peer support to empower clients along their wellness journey.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote self-determination, resilience, and community integration while documenting progress and connecting clients with resources.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPSS certification is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing peer support services.
• Understanding of recovery principles and community-based support services.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to support their recovery and personal goals.
• Encourage self-determination and active participation in treatment.
• Provide peer support, coaching, psychoeducation, and skill-building activities.
• Assist with life skills such as communication, self-advocacy, and community living.
• Collaborate with the CST team to coordinate care and monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation and service notes.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, supervision, and planning activities.
• Connect clients with community resources and crisis support as needed.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery principles

Advocacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NCCPSS Certification

Job description

CTSHealth is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Community Support Team (CST). In this role, you will use your lived experience, recovery knowledge, and peer support skills to empower individuals on their journey toward wellness, independence, and community integration.As a valued member of our multidisciplinary treatment team, you will help individuals develop coping skills, increase self-sufficiency, and achieve goals identified in their Person-Centered Plan (PCP). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about advocacy, recovery, resilience, and helping others thrive.What You'll DoPartner with clients to support their recovery and personal goals.Encourage self-determination, independence, and active participation in treatment.Model recovery-focused values and promote resilience and wellness.Provide peer support, coaching, psychoeducation, and skill-building activities.Support individuals in developing life skills such as communication, self-advocacy, health awareness, transportation, money management, and community living skills.Assist with crisis intervention and relapse prevention strategies.Collaborate with the CST team and other service providers to coordinate care.Monitor client progress and communicate updates to the treatment team.Connect clients with community resources and support services.Maintain accurate and timely documentation and service notes.Participate in team meetings, trainings, supervision, and person-centered planning activities.Help ensure access to crisis response and support services as part of the CST model.Required QualificationsCurrent North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (NCCPSS) Certification.Minimum of one year of experience working with the population served or providing peer support services.Understanding of recovery principles, behavioral health challenges, and community-based support services.Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.Additional RequirementsComplete all required CTSHealth and service-specific training.Follow all agency policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and professional conduct expectations.Participate in ongoing supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities.