Community-Based Employment and Recovery Peer Mentor

PORT Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking an Employment Peer Mentor to coach and empower individuals facing mental illness, substance use, and behavioral health challenges. The role integrates into a community team to provide individualized services and promote self‑determination through IPS‑based practices.

You will deliver wellness strategies, employment services, and assist with planning and documentation while working across various community settings to support beneficiaries’ recovery goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent accredited by the state education department.
• Experience or certification as a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Must have or have been a recipient of mental health services.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Reliable transportation to cover program delivery area.
• Team player with ability to work in community settings (street, homes, shelters, jails, hospitals).

Responsibilities

• Provides coaching, mentoring, and consultation to promote recovery, self‑advocacy, and self‑direction.
• Promotes wellness strategies and delivers manualized interventions and employment services.
• Assists individuals in developing psychiatric advance directives.
• Models recovery values and supports self‑determination.
• Provides guidance to team members to reflect beneficiaries' preferences in treatment.
• Acts as active member of the employment team and supports Person Centered Planning.
• Supports empowerment and exercises rights within the community.
• Delivers employment services interventions and case coordination as needed.
• Prepares and submits documentation accurately and timely.
• Participates in peer review and IPS fidelity training.

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking an Employment Peer Mentor to coach and empower individuals facing mental illness, substance use, and behavioral health challenges. The role integrates into a community team to provide individualized services and promote self‑determination through IPS‑based practices.

You will deliver wellness strategies, employment services, and assist with planning and documentation while working across various community settings to support beneficiaries’ recovery goals.