Certified Peer Support Specialist - Flexible Community Care

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

401k

CEU & Training stipend

Job summary

SPARC Programs in Charlotte, NC seeks Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) to provide Community Support Services (CST) in the Charlotte area. CST serves adults with mental illness and substance use needs, using a team approach to meet each client's needs.

The role emphasizes symptom stability, restorative interventions, psychoeducation, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and service coordination, with a flexible schedule and strong support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• CPSS Certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of community-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Community Support Services (CST) in the Charlotte area as part of a team.
• Support adults with mental illness and substance use needs.
• Engage in symptom stabilization, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and service coordination.

Education

CPSS Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SPARC Programs in Charlotte, NC seeks Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) to provide Community Support Services (CST) in the Charlotte area. CST serves adults with mental illness and substance use needs, using a team approach to meet each client's needs.

The role emphasizes symptom stability, restorative interventions, psychoeducation, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and service coordination, with a flexible schedule and strong support for professional growth.