Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS)

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

All Purpose Leave with Self Care time

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Telehealth services

Cell Phone, Mileage & Supervision Reim

CEU & Training stipend

Top of the line tech

401k

Job summary

SPARC Programs in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to deliver Community Support Services in the McDowell County area. You will work as part of a team to support adults with mental illness and substance use needs, focusing on symptom stabilization, skill-building, and crisis support.

The role requires CPSS certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of community-based experience.

Qualifications

• CPSS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of community-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide community support services as part of a collaborative team.
• Assist adults with mental illness and substance use needs to live in the community.
• Coordinate with CST services to address client needs and goals.

Skills

CPSS Certification

Community-based experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$38,000+— We are looking forCertified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS)to provideCommunity Support Services (CST) in the McDowell County 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 yourpersonal and professional growth. We value motivated, organized, and dedicated professionals who want to work in avalues-driven, supportive environmentwhere your work truly matters.

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