Community Peer Support Specialist - Flexible, Field-Based

R&C Consulting Group Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Hybrid Work Options

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Up to $100/Month Mileage Reimbursement

Supportive, Mission-Driven Team

Job summary

R&C Consulting Group Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals living with mental health or substance use disorders, delivering recovery-focused support in community settings across NC and SC.

This on-site role emphasizes crisis response, client empowerment, and coordination with treatment teams. You’ll facilitate interventions, help develop recovery plans, navigate systems, and document progress in a compliant, client-centered manner.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with a mental health or substance use disorder.
• NC Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and treatment team.
• Valid NC driver’s license.
• Stable recovery and self-identification as person in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-on-one and group interventions.
• Support clients in developing recovery plans and WRAPs.
• Assist clients with system navigation, advocacy, and benefit access.
• Provide crisis and post-crisis support.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in person-centered planning.
• Respond as a first responder for crises on a 24/7/365 basis.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health or

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

R&C Consulting Group Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals living with mental health or substance use disorders, delivering recovery-focused support in community settings across NC and SC.

This on-site role emphasizes crisis response, client empowerment, and coordination with treatment teams. You’ll facilitate interventions, help develop recovery plans, navigate systems, and document progress in a compliant, client-centered manner.