Hybrid Peer Support Specialist — Flexible Schedule

R&C Consulting Group Inc.; Laurinburg (NC); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Hybrid Work Options

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Supportive Team Culture

Job summary

R&C Consulting Group, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. You will provide peer support, develop recovery plans, and connect clients with community resources in a flexible, hybrid setting across North Carolina.

Join a mission-driven team offering ongoing training, clinical supervision, and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented care. Remote options may be available for some duties.

Qualifications

• Have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Hold a current North Carolina Peer Support Specialist certification or applicable state-recognized credential required for the position.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with clients and treatment team members.
• Identify as a person in recovery and meet applicable certification and employment requirements.
• Hold a valid North Carolina driver's license and meet applicable transportation requirements for community-based work.
• Have strong observational skills and the ability to recognize signs of emotional distress or a potential crisis.
• Are comfortable working flexible hours and in a variety of community settings.
• Demonstrate compassion, resilience, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Can work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative, supportive team.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and do not provide peer-support services to a family member.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group peer-support interventions that promote self-worth, personal safety, healthy boundaries, empowerment, and personal growth.
• Support individuals in developing recovery plans, PADs, and WRAPs, as appropriate to the service and role.
• Help clients strengthen coping strategies, communication, self-advocacy, and self-management skills.
• Assist individuals with navigating service systems, accessing benefits, coordinating appointments, and connecting with community resources.
• Provide peer support during crisis and post-crisis periods in accordance with established protocols and training.
• Encourage the development of daily living skills, socialization, and strategies for managing recovery-related challenges.
• Educate individuals about available community resources and support transitions back into the community following hospitalization.
• Encourage engagement with mental health professionals and assist with appointment coordination.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in person-centered planning.
• Participate in crisis response responsibilities according to assigned duties, training, and established agency protocols, including on-call coverage when required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable Medicaid requirements.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation skills

Independent work

Professional boundaries

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

North Carolina Peer Support Specialist certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

R&C Consulting Group, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. You will provide peer support, develop recovery plans, and connect clients with community resources in a flexible, hybrid setting across North Carolina.

Join a mission-driven team offering ongoing training, clinical supervision, and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented care. Remote options may be available for some duties.