Certified Peer Support Specialists

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401k

Job summary

A community support organization in Charlotte is seeking Certified Peer Support Specialists to deliver essential Peer Support Services for adults with mental health and substance use needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPSS certification, and at least two years of community-based experience. This role emphasizes assisting clients in their transition back into the community while supporting them in maintaining stable housing. The position offers various benefits including flexible scheduling, comprehensive health insurance, and telehealth services.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of community-based experience required.
• Must possess CPSS Certification.
• High school diploma or its equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide Peer Support Services to the Community Support Team.
• Assist adults transitioning back into the community.
• Support clients in maintaining their housing.

Skills

Peer Support Experience

Community Engagement

Mental Health Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPSS Certification

Job description

$40,000-$45,000 — We are looking forCertified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS)to provide Peer Support Services to provide Community Support Team (CST) in the Charlotte Area. CST is designed to work with adults with mental illness and substance use needs who have complex treatment needs be able to live in the community. The goal of this service is to assist adults transitioning back into the community and to support them in maintaining their housing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of community-based experience
• CPSS Certification

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• All Purpose Leave with additional Self Care time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Whole household telehealth services (including mental health)
• Cell Phone, Mileage & Supervision Reimbursement
• CEU & Training stipend
• Top of the line tech, including a company laptop
• 401k

About SPARC

We've been providing Family Centered Treatment in North Carolina since 2015. When you join our team, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that prioritizes whole-person wellness and creates real opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Check out our website at www.sparcprograms.net to learn more about us.