Impactful Remote Peer Support Specialist

RI International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Recovery Innovations is hiring a Peer Support Specialist I in Durham, NC. The role supports individuals on their recovery journey, advocates for their needs, and assists in creating a recovery-centered environment.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a 2:00pm–11:30pm shift and on-site location at 309 Crutchfield Street. Required certification after Peer Employment Training and a high school diploma; lived experience with mental health or substance use is valued.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.
• Effective communication skills essential.
• Must pass de-escalation training as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participants' goals.
• Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be met.
• Assists in developing natural supports and community living.
• Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, environment, meaning, and purpose).

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teach recovery information

Effective communication

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Peer Employment Training/Certification

Job description

Recovery Innovations is hiring a Peer Support Specialist I in Durham, NC. The role supports individuals on their recovery journey, advocates for their needs, and assists in creating a recovery-centered environment.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a 2:00pm–11:30pm shift and on-site location at 309 Crutchfield Street. Required certification after Peer Employment Training and a high school diploma; lived experience with mental health or substance use is valued.