Certified Recovery & Outreach Peer Support

Carteret County Government; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, vision and life

Retirement and 401(k) plans

Paid sick, vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Carteret County Government seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to support individuals affected by overdose and their families. The role focuses on recovery coaching, harm reduction education, and connecting clients to healthcare resources in Morehead City, NC.

Responsibilities include outreach, coordinating services, and maintaining confidential records while adhering to ethics and program guidelines. Requires NC certification and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Experience in community service and working with families in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching to promote recovery and self-direction while maintaining boundaries.
• Coordinate and deliver community education and outreach on overdose prevention and harm reduction.
• Collaborate with local health and human services to build a network of resources.
• Link participants to wraparound services and complete referral paperwork.
• Maintain confidential program records and report program data.

Skills

Autonomy

Crisis assessment

Public speaking

Cultural awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Two-year college degree in counseling/human services

Job description

Carteret County Government seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to support individuals affected by overdose and their families. The role focuses on recovery coaching, harm reduction education, and connecting clients to healthcare resources in Morehead City, NC.

Responsibilities include outreach, coordinating services, and maintaining confidential records while adhering to ethics and program guidelines. Requires NC certification and a valid driver’s license.