Enhanced TASC Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off programs

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking an Enhanced TASC Peer Support Specialist dedicated to supporting justice-involved individuals with mental health diagnoses. This role focuses on providing peer support and mentoring, helping clients engage in behavioral health treatment, and addressing social determinants of health.

The ideal candidate will have lived experience with mental health disorders and a valid peer support certification, as well as effective communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment with travel requirements within the service area.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
• At least two years of recovery required.
• Preference for individuals with experience working with justice‑involved individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and mentoring services to justice-involved individuals.
• Assist clients in engaging in behavioral health treatment.
• Accompany clients to appointments as appropriate.
• Support individuals in overcoming barriers related to housing and healthcare.

Skills

Knowledge of wellness, recovery, and peer support principles

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in electronic health record systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to document services accurately

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Remote collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom)

Job description

Job Title

Enhanced TASC Peer Support Specialist

Location

Cumberland County (Fayetteville, NC)

Hours

40 hours/week, Full Time, M-F, Non-Exempt

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking a dedicated and qualified Enhanced TASC Peer Support Specialist to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to support justice‑involved individuals with primary mental health diagnoses, including serious mental illness (SMI), through the Enhanced TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) program. This position operates as part of North Carolina’s Enhanced TASC model, implemented in alignment with DMHDDSUS guidance to standardize TASC services for individuals with primary mental health diagnoses and improve service outcomes. The ideal candidate will utilize lived experience and recovery principles to support individuals in navigating behavioral health systems, community supervision requirements, treatment engagement, and community stability.

Primary duties include providing peer support and mentoring services to justice‑involved individuals with mental health and co‑occurring disorders; assisting clients in engaging in behavioral health treatment and community resources; accompanying clients to appointments as appropriate; and supporting individuals in overcoming barriers related to housing, transportation, healthcare, and other social determinants of health.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher.
• Certification: Must have completed the North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
• Experience: Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least two years of recovery required. Preference given to individuals with experience working with justice‑involved individuals and serious mental illness, co‑occurring disorders, trauma histories, and/or complex behavioral health needs.
• Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of wellness, recovery, and peer support principles.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain supportive relationships with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and remote collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with justice systems, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to accurately document services and maintain compliance with program standards and timelines.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area as required.

Salary

Salary Range for this position is commensurate with experience and includes medical/dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plan/401K, and paid time off programs.

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