Certified Peer Support Specialist - Winston-Salem

Tech9; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Tech9 is seeking a North Carolina Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented guidance and coaching to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges at our Winston-Salem site.

The role emphasizes empowerment, self-determination, and linkage to community resources, with emphasis on crisis support and collaboration with healthcare professionals. A NC CPSS certification and lived experience are required; HS diploma or GED is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide recovery-focused guidance and coaching.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health or substance use challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, recovery-oriented support to peers using lived experience.
• Assist with daily living skills, resource navigation, and community integration.
• Document interactions and contribute to team meetings and care coordination.
• Model recovery values and support self-advocacy and informed decision-making.

Skills

Guidance and coaching

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Resource navigation

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Home: Peer Support SpecialistDepartment: Peer SupportLocation: Winston-Salem OfficeService Area: Winston-SalemStart Date: Sept. 24,2026Position: 1099 ContractorA North Carolina Peer Support Specialist (NC CPSS) job description centers on providing recovery-oriented support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges, leveraging their own lived experience to foster hope, self-determination, and successful navigation of recovery resources. This role involves individualized guidance, coaching, and advocacy, helping clients with daily living skills, resource identification, and community integration.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Peer-based recovery support:.Providing individualized guidance, coaching, and support to peers with mental health and/or substance use challenges, drawing on lived experience.Empowerment and self-determination:.Assisting individuals in identifying strengths and goals, promoting self-advocacy, and supporting them in making informed choices about their recovery and services.Resource navigation and linkage:.Helping clients access and utilize community resources for housing, employment, education, healthcare, and social support networks.Crisis intervention and support:.Providing support and guidance during crises and working to promote continuity of care with other healthcare professionals.Skill development:.Assisting with developing self-help, coping, and social skills, as well as functional skills like managing finances and healthcare.Role modeling:.Modeling recovery values, attitudes, and behaviors to encourage wellness and inspire hope.Documentation and team collaboration:Maintaining accurate records and participating in team meetings and collaborations with other healthcare professionals.Qualifications and Requirements:NC Certified Peer Support Specialist: Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is a requirement in North Carolina.Lived experience: Personal experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services with a history of managing one's own recovery.Education: A high school diploma or GED is typically required.Stability: A history of sustained recovery without crisis, relapse, psychiatric in-patient treatment, or criminal involvement is often required.Specific training: Completion of WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) or equivalent training is often beneficial.Transportation: Reliable transportation is frequently necessary for job duties.E04JI802okl9409chly