Certified Peer Support Specialist (North Carolina)

Coastal Horizons Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Educational loan repayment

Career growth

401K

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee engagement activities

Diversity events

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina to provide recovery-oriented support for individuals in outpatient treatment. You will draw on lived experience to promote hope, empower clients, and help navigate resources while building community connections.

The role includes group facilitation, outreach, and basic health services for opioid treatment, with emphasis on confidentiality and ethical practice in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina CPSS credential in good standing.
• At least 18 months of lived recovery experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Basic computer skills and documentation in electronic health records.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one peer support to individuals in recovery.
• Assist individuals in developing and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Facilitate peer led support groups in community settings.
• Provide education on harm reduction and wellness strategies.
• Link individuals to housing, employment, healthcare and social services.
• Support navigating behavioral health, medical, legal and social systems.
• Provide resources for opioid treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per policies.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Advocate for trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal communication

Diversity sensitivity

Education

CPSS credential (NC)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Title

Certified Peer Support Specialist North Carolina

Location

Wilmington, NC, New Hanover County

Schedule

FRI MON 4 10s; Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides recovery oriented support services to individuals receiving outpatient behavioral health andor substance use treatment Drawing on lived experience this role promotes hope empowerment and self determination while helping individuals navigate recovery resources engage in treatment and build community connections The Peer Support Specialist also assists with community outreach group facilitation and basic health services for opioid treatment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide one on one peer support to individuals in recovery using lived experience to inspire hope and model recovery oriented behaviors
• Assist individuals in developing and achieving personal recovery goals and wellness plans
• Facilitate peer led support groups in community settings
• Provide education on harm reduction recovery pathways and wellness strategies
• Link individuals to community resources including housing employment healthcare and social services
• Support individuals in navigating systems of care behavioral health medical legal and social services
• Provide resources for opioid treatment options
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and state guidelines
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions
• Advocate for person centered trauma informed and culturally responsive care

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist CPSS credential in good standing
• At least 18 months of lived experience in recovery from mental health andor substance use challenges
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete documentation in electronic health records
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation preferred

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan401K
• Paid time off programs rollover hours 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities resource groups and diversity events

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression national origin age disability or protected veteran status We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates