Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS)

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

401k

CEU & Training stipend

Job summary

SPARC Programs in Charlotte, NC seeks Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) to provide Community Support Services (CST) in the Charlotte area. CST serves adults with mental illness and substance use needs, using a team approach to meet each client's needs.

The role emphasizes symptom stability, restorative interventions, psychoeducation, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and service coordination, with a flexible schedule and strong support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• CPSS Certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of community-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Community Support Services (CST) in the Charlotte area as part of a team.
• Support adults with mental illness and substance use needs.
• Engage in symptom stabilization, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and service coordination.

Education

CPSS Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$45,000+— We are looking for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) to provide Community Support Services (CST) in the Charlotte area. CST serves adults with mental illness and substance use needs whose treatment requires additional support to live in the community using a team approach to meet each client's needs.

CST is designed to provide:

1. Symptom stability through the reduction of presenting psychiatric or substance use disorder symptoms
2. Restorative interventions targeting interpersonal, community, coping, and independent living skills
3. Psychoeducation
4. Crisis intervention and de-escalation
5. Service coordination and linkage to community resources

Requirements:

• CPSS Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of community-based experience

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

Why Work at SPARC?

At SPARC, we believe in supporting both your personal and professional growth. We value motivated, organized, and dedicated professionals who want to work in a values-driven, supportive environment where your work truly matters.

If you’re ready to join a mission-driven organization that invests in its people.

Learn more about our values and culture at www.sparcprograms.net.

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