Peer Support Specialist ACT

Easterseals PORT Health; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PSLF qualifying employer

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Dunn, NC seeks a Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals living with mental health or substance use challenges. You will draw on your lived experience to support recovery, collaborate with the ACT team, and help clients build independence in community settings.

Regular travel in the service area and participation in rotational crisis response are required, with a strong focus on mentorship, advocacy, and fostering hope within the community.

Qualifications

• Must have NC Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of experience working with adults with mental health needs and/or substance use needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and advocate to clients in community settings as part of the ACT team.
• Provide support using lived experience to empower recovery.
• Travel daily throughout the service area and participate in rotational crisis response.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NC Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Job Category: Assertive Community Treatment Team

Requisition Number: PEERS007544

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Dunn, NC and help support individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges.

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as part of a team dedicated to helping individuals build recovery, independence, and hope within their communities.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will use your personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support others on their recovery journey. Your experience provides a unique perspective that complements clinical services and helps inspire hope and empowerment for the individuals we serve.

Working as part of our community-based ACT team, you will provide mentoring, coaching, and advocacy to clients in various community settings. Through these connections, you will help individuals strengthen recovery skills, develop independence, and build confidence in managing their own wellness.

This role includes daily travel throughout the service area and participation in a rotational crisis response schedule as part of the ACT team.

Why Join Us?

As part of our mission-driven organization, we support our team members in growing professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in behavioral health while helping individuals achieve recovery and independence.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour based on experience
• Schedule: Full-time, generally Monday–Friday (community-based work may include after-hours or weekend crisis response)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Agency-provided work tools

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you must have a passion for supporting others in recovery and be comfortable working in community-based environments.

Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist

Experience

• Personal lived experience and recovery story related to mental illness or substance use
• Minimum two years of experience working with adults with mental health needs and/or substance use needs

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current vehicle insurance for community travel
• Ability to work in various community settings and participate in rotational crisis call services
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to support individuals in recovery

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your lived experience and passion for recovery to a mission that truly matters.

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Travel Required

Yes . Counties Served: Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Johnston

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