Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Educational loan repayment

401K retirement plan

PTO and 14 holidays

Diversity events

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks a Peer Support Specialist to help clients engage in treatment, share recovery stories, and connect with wellness services.

The PSS collaborates with Opioid Treatment Programming staff and CHC providers to support continuity of care, document services, and assist with resource access.

Applicants should have a diploma or higher, lived recovery experience, and an active NC Peer Support Certificate.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher with wellness/recovery knowledge.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use disorders and 18+ months recovery.
• Active NC Peer Support Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Promote consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians.
• Engage in team-based care with CHC staff.
• Assist clients with resource acquisition and personal recovery stories.

Skills

Peer support knowledge

Recovery concepts

Education

Diploma/Equivalent

NC Peer Support Certificate

Job description

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the following county: New Hanover. The PSS promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care; conducts rapid screening for communicable disease, completes all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation and documents services provided; and assists clients in a variety of ways – sharing of personal recovery stories, resource acquisition, etc. The PSS works directly with the Opioid Treatment Programming staff and CHC Treatment providers to ensure continuity of care and engages in a team approach in the provision of services with treatment providers, and support services.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma/Equivalent or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts. Lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least 18 months of recovery.

Must hold an active NC Peer Support Certificate

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.