Certified Peer Support Specialist — Flexible Schedule

Carolinatherapeuticservicefirst; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Opportunity to Serve Your Community

Job summary

Carolina Therapeutic Service First is seeking Certified Peer Support Specialists in Charlotte, NC to provide peer support within a multi-disciplinary team. The role emphasizes recovery-focused, individualized guidance and community engagement.

The position requires lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, a High School Diploma or GED, and NC peer support certification. Applicants should be prepared to collaborate with families, providers, and other team members.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health or substance use recovery.
• Understanding of recovery principles for mental health or addiction challenges.
• Prior experience in a service-oriented field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance, coaching, and support to clients.
• Deliver training on personal and community resource utilization.
• Assist in developing formal and informal community supports.
• Support individuals in expanding social networks of family, friends, and significant others.
• Offer encouragement during crises and advocate for clients' rights.
• Collaborate with providers, family members, and others involved in recovery plans.
• Attend agency staff meetings, case conferences, and supervision.
• Maintain established productivity standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Work with diverse individuals

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carolina Therapeutic Service First is seeking Certified Peer Support Specialists in Charlotte, NC to provide peer support within a multi-disciplinary team. The role emphasizes recovery-focused, individualized guidance and community engagement.

The position requires lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, a High School Diploma or GED, and NC peer support certification. Applicants should be prepared to collaborate with families, providers, and other team members.