Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons; Shallotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off, 14 paid holidays

Job summary

Coastal Horizons in Shallotte, North Carolina is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-based supportive services for clients. Responsibilities include assisting incarcerated individuals in pursuing treatment, coordinating care, and engaging clients with various services.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of wellness concepts, peer support certification, and personal experience in mental health recovery. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Personal experience as a consumer of mental health treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-based supportive services to clients.
• Assist incarcerated individuals seeking treatment.
• Help coordinate care and transport clients as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts

Peer support specialist certification

Personal experience in mental health/substance use recovery

Education

HS Diploma or higher

Job description

Job Title

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Full Time

Location

Brunswick County - Onsite/Community Based

Required Educational/Experiential Qualifications

HS Diploma or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts. Personal experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment, or some equivalent experience preferred. Must have peer support specialist certification.

Job Posting

The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery based supportive services for Coastal Horizons clients to assist them in pursuing and achieving health, wellness, & recovery goals. The Peer Support Specialist will provide support to incarcerated individuals seeking treatment to streamline individuals into treatment, provide resources, and engage at the onset of treatment services. Must be able to coordinate care, transport clients if needed, and track recovery support services provided.

Position Highlights

• Promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care.
• Completes documentation of services, engages in ongoing continuing education for professional development, and works in a variety of settings.
• Assists clients in a variety of ways – recovery support, sharing of lived experience, resource acquisition, coordination of care.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary 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

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.