Peer Support Specialist

R&C Consulting Group Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Hybrid Work Options

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Up to $100/Month Mileage Reimbursement

Supportive, Mission-Driven Team

Job summary

R&C Consulting Group Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals living with mental health or substance use disorders, delivering recovery-focused support in community settings across NC and SC.

This on-site role emphasizes crisis response, client empowerment, and coordination with treatment teams. You’ll facilitate interventions, help develop recovery plans, navigate systems, and document progress in a compliant, client-centered manner.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with a mental health or substance use disorder.
• NC Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and treatment team.
• Valid NC driver’s license.
• Stable recovery and self-identification as person in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-on-one and group interventions.
• Support clients in developing recovery plans and WRAPs.
• Assist clients with system navigation, advocacy, and benefit access.
• Provide crisis and post-crisis support.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in person-centered planning.
• Respond as a first responder for crises on a 24/7/365 basis.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health or

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

We’re recruiting for multiple locations: Laurinburg, Lumberton, Gastonia, Fair Bluff, Raeford, Winston-Salem, Rockingham, Monroe (NC), and McColl, SC. When you complete your application, please indicate which site you’re interested in so we can route your candidacy appropriately. This is an on-site/community-based role (not remote).

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most …

At R&C Consulting Group, we believe in the power of lived experience to guide others toward healing and hope. As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll walk alongside individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, offering support that only someone who has been there can provide. This is more than a job—it’s a mission to uplift others on their journey to recovery.

Top Perks

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Hybrid Work Options
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Up to $100/Month Mileage Reimbursement (Field-Based)
• Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Culture

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate one-on-one and group interventions that promote self-worth, personal safety, boundary setting, and growth
• Support clients in developing recovery plans, Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs), and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs)
• Enhance clients’ coping, communication, and self-management skills
• Assist clients in system navigation, including advocacy, appointments, and benefit access
• Provide crisis and post-crisis support
• Assist with skill development in daily living, socialization, and symptom management
• Educate clients on available community resources and support re-entry following hospitalization
• Help clients manage appointments with mental health professionals
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in person-centered planning
• Respond as a first responder for crises on a 24/7/365 basis
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and Medicaid standards

Who You Are

• Lived experience with a mental health or substance use disorder
• NC Peer Support Specialist Certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with clients and members of the treatment team
• Stable recovery and self-identification as a person in recovery
• Valid NC driver’s license
• Observational skills to interpret demeanor and spot signs of distress or crisis
• Ability to work flexible hours and in varied settings
• Compassion, resilience, and the ability to build trust with diverse populations
• Comfort working independently while staying connected to a supportive team
• Not a family member of the individual receiving services

Why Join R&C Consulting Group

• Ongoing training and development, including NCI and Peer Support-specific training
• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Professional (QP)
• Opportunities to make a real impact across North and South Carolina
• Flexibility to meet clients where they are—literally and emotionally

Work Environment & Schedule

This role involves travel within the community and requires a flexible schedule based on client needs. Peer Support staff may work individually or with small groups (not exceeding 1:9 ratio), under a supervision ratio of 1:6 (QP to Peer Support FTEs). Services are billed in 15-minute increments.

Contact for more information:

Dionna Hasan

SR HR Specialist

Union County Office: 704-776-4153

[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

R&C Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We value diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.