Certified Peer Support Specialist — Recovery Advocate

RHA Health Services, LLC; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Paid Time Off

Wellbeing programs

Free CPR/first aid training

Job summary

RHA Behavioral Health Services in North Carolina is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide individualized recovery-focused peer support services in the community, helping clients set personal recovery goals and navigate community resources.

The role emphasizes empowerment, client self-determination, and collaboration with clinicians, families, and social supports to promote overall mental health and community living.

Qualifications

• Must meet the qualifications of a Qualified Professional.
• 1 year of experience working with persons with the population served.
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist (Preferred) or 1 continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligibility for certification as Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency.
• Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role-related certification, a plus

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with a treatment plan
• Assisting in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis
• Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
• Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions
• Accompanying clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs
• Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
• Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the clients
• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers
• Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living
• Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics

Skills

Certified Peer Support Specialist

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience

Bachelor Degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience

Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience

License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit

Job description

RHA Behavioral Health Services in North Carolina is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide individualized recovery-focused peer support services in the community, helping clients set personal recovery goals and navigate community resources.

The role emphasizes empowerment, client self-determination, and collaboration with clinicians, families, and social supports to promote overall mental health and community living.