Flexible Hours Peer Recovery Advocate & Outreach

Pasquotank County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasquotank County seeks a paraprofessional to provide support, education, outreach, and follow-up for overdose survivors. The role involves teamwork, flexible hours including occasional evenings, and coordination with EMS and jail partners to deliver peer support and harm reduction services.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication skills to connect survivors within 24–90 days and link them to resources for ongoing recovery.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of public health principles and procedures.
• Basic safety standards for home visits and service delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with education/training principles.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Proficiency with computers and applicable software.
• Understanding HIPAA and privacy/security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and outreach to overdose survivors as an active PORT member.
• Coordinate with CPPP technicians and EMS staff during opioid-related scenes.
• Connect with overdose survivors within 24–72 hours and for 30/60/90-day follow-ups.
• Deliver harm reduction education and naloxone training to individuals and groups.
• Promote wellness strategies including Recovery Action Planning and illness management.
• Coordinate and facilitate harm reduction peer support meetings twice a month.
• Maintain weekly records of clients and submit documentation on time.
• Maintain professional boundaries when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Attend Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee meetings and trainings.
• Work within jail, prison or local hospital to provide peer support care.
• Model recovery values to encourage wellness and resilience.
• Assist clients in finding resources and ensuring follow-through.
• Model coping and self-help techniques; participate in MOA-projects.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Public Health knowledge

Education/training principles

Problem solving/decision making

Computer skills

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Education

Certification as Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Pasquotank County seeks a paraprofessional to provide support, education, outreach, and follow-up for overdose survivors. The role involves teamwork, flexible hours including occasional evenings, and coordination with EMS and jail partners to deliver peer support and harm reduction services.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication skills to connect survivors within 24–90 days and link them to resources for ongoing recovery.