Certified Peer Support Specialist - TMS Team North

RHA Health Services, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing programs

CPR/First aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the TMS Team North. This full-time, field-based role supports adults with mental health or substance use challenges in community settings, promoting recovery, coping skills, and self-determination.

The role requires NC certification, at least 2 years of behavioral health experience preferred, and completion of required training within 30 days; certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC (NC certification required).
• 2 years of experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Pre-employment screening including background checks and credentials verification.

Responsibilities

• Model effective coping and self-help techniques.
• Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living.
• Assisting individuals in finding resources, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed.

Skills

Organization skills

Documentation skills

Education

Certified Peer Support Specialist NC

Job description

We are hiring for: Certified Peer Support Specialist - TMS Team North

Type: Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision‑making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation , and community self‑help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes. These interventions are strength‑based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. PSS – Northern Team Seeking candidates with NCPSS (NC Peer Support Specialist Certification) to provide services to adults with Mental Health and or Substance Abuse issues. Candidates with at least two years of Adult Mental Health. Seeking a candidate who is self‑motivated and comfortable working with adults in their homes. Not yet certified in North Carolina? Our team can help guide you through the certification process. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of your hire date. https://pss.unc.edu/

This position requires you to spend the bulk of your time in the field working directly with clients in the northern counties of the Trillium catchment area which includes:Guilford, Rockingham, Forsyth.

As a Peer Support (PSS) staff member you perform a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported to regain control over their own recovery, reduce symptoms, increase coping skills and achieve the highest level of functioning in their community. This position requires strong skills in organization and documentation.

Services are provided in the community and promote individual self‑determination and decision making. As a PSS, you function as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, flexible Location: Community Based

Certification Requirement: The employee must complete all required training and certification within the first 30 days of employment. RHA will cover 50% of the course cost upfront at the start of employment and will reimburse the remaining eligible amount after the employee successfully completes 90 days of employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Modeling effective coping and self‑help techniques to individuals
• Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
• Assisting individuals in finding resources, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
• Leading peer support groups with individuals served
• Supporting/assisting individuals in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
• Facilitating social opportunities in the community
• Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
• Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope

Position Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC
• 2 years experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
• Pre‑employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support.

At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high‑quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail]. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.