Peer Extender

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) company match

9 paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day accrual

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Peer Extender to join our Tailored Care Management team in Clyde, NC. The role focuses on recovery support within an interdisciplinary team delivering holistic care that integrates physical, behavioral health, and community services.

You will engage members, coordinate services, promote health activities, and assist in referrals and resource access, contributing to person-centered care delivery. This is a full-time, on-site position offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist with lived behavioral health experience.
• Driver's License required.
• Previous Peer Support Specialist (PSS), Community Health Worker (CHW), Community Navigators or Family Navigators a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performing general outreach, engagement, and follow-up with members.
• Coordinating services/appointments (e.g., reminders, transportation).
• Engaging in health promotion activities as defined in Tailored Care Management Provider Manual.
• Sharing information with the care manager and other team members on member circumstances.
• Providing and tracking referrals and assisting in obtaining community resources.
• Participating in case conferences.
• Support the care manager in assessing and addressing unmet health-related resources.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

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Full Time Technical Clyde, NC, US

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Peer Extender to be part of our Tailored Care Management team.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

What You'll Do:

The Peer Extender plays a unique and vital role in supporting one’s journey of recovery. They serve on an interdisciplinary tailored care management team whose focus is to deliver integrated, whole person care addressing a member’s physical health, behavioral health, long‑term services and health needs and/or pharmacy needs. Responsibilities include:

• Performing general outreach, engagement, and follow‑up with members
• Coordinating services/appointments (e.g., appointment/wellness reminders, arranging transportation)
• Engaging in health promotion activities (as defined in the Tailored Care Management Provider Manual)
• Sharing information with the care manager and other members of the care team on the member’s circumstances
• Providing and tracking referrals and providing information and assistance in obtaining and maintaining community‑based resources and social support services.
• Participating in case conferences.
• Support the care manager in assessing and addressing unmet health‑related resource needs.

Disclaimer:

This role requires flexibility to transport clients/patients to organization-sponsored services or resources that address their basic and clinical needs. Drivers transporting clients/patients or driving company vehicles are to be age 21 or greater. For those using their personal vehicles to transport clients/patients, a certificate of insurance is required demonstrating at least the minimum required NC auto liability insurance.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist with lived behavioral health experience.
• Drivers License
• Previous Peer Support Specialist (PSS), Community Health Worker (CHW), Community Navigators or Family Navigators a plus

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever‑changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.