Peer Support Specialist II

RI International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RI International is seeking a Peer Support Specialist II in Durham, NC. This full-time, non-exempt position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and requires driving in the community using your own vehicle. Salary is $20.00 per hour with full benefits.

You will provide recovery training and advocacy to participants, support resume building, job searching, and planning within outpatient programs. Qualified candidates must complete Peer Employment Training to obtain certification as a Peer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and mentoring to peer support staff.
• Assist with participant wellness, groups, and recovery activities.
• Document required notes and manage transfers and transitions of guest care.
• Coordinate transportation and community resources to support goals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Recovery information & tools

Effective communication

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Peer Employment Training Certification

Job description

Change Lives With Recovery Innovations!

Our Mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our Vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope!

Position

Peer Support Specialist II

Job Type

Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Shift Details

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location

NC - Durham 309 Crutchfield Street

Salary/Hourly Wage

$20.00/hour

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
• This position requires driving throughout the community, transporting guests in your personal vehicle. Must have valid driver's license.

Summary of Job

The Peer Support Specialist II provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The Peer Support Specialist II also assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual. The Peer Support Specialist II provides support to participants through assisting in resume building, job searching and recovery planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guest Care & Advocacy:
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to peer support staff through role modeling and guidance, modeling techniques and practices of peer support and self-help.
  • Acts as a mentor for new team members, facilitating training opportunities for professional development.
  • Provides support for participant wellness, groups, and other activities that strengthen recovery.
  • Ensures all program elements and expectations are being met.
  • Provides peer support to engage participants in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking.
  • Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
  • Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained.
  • Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose).
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Completes clinical notes as required.
  • Responsible for facilitating, documentation, transfers and transition of guest care.
  • Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Cross Functional Collaboration:
  • Assists with initial introductions to clinical team, serving as point of contact for participants.
  • Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.
  • Coordinate transportation to external resources and facilitate community integration.
  • Develops and maintains positive and constructive working relationships with team members
• Additional Duties:
  • Creating peer level curriculum and facilitate group activities.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Outpatient Programs:
  • Aids participants with resume building, job searching and recovery planning.
  • Provides recovery support services in partnership with team members in the community.
  • Assists individuals in maintaining healthy living within the community.

Your well-being and success are our priority at RI—explore our benefits and discover how we invest in YOU every step of the way! As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to mental health resources and wellness programs. We offer a strong retirement plan with company matching and generous paid time off to support work-life balance. In addition, we provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and training to help you advance in your career. We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education/Licenses:
  • Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.
  • Two (2) year of full-time behavioral health experience.
  • Additional training in peer-related topics required.
  • Experience in community navigation, resume writing, curriculum development, and family peer support.
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Must be able to pass de‑escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
• Driving Requirements:
  • If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
  • If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Outpatient Programs:
  • Experience in community navigation, resume writing, and family peer support.
• Miscellaneous Requirement(s):
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
  • We are a Second-Chance Employer
    • Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
    • Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
    • Must be able to pass education verification check.
    • Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
    • Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands

May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye‑hand‑foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.

ADDENDUM – Arizona

Must be 21 years or older.

Required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition.

ADDENDUM – California

Must obtain Certified Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS) within thirty (30) days of hire.

Two (2) years full-time behavioral health experience preferred, but not required, for the Art Works Program.

Art‑related experience is required to support the Art Works program, which incorporates creative expression as part of behavioral health services.

ADDENDUM – Louisiana

Must be 24 years or older.

ADDENDUM – North Carolina - Peer Navigator

Proof of valid and unrestricted Driver's License

Proof of up to date vaccination records, must also include childhood vaccinations. If vaccination records are not accessible, must be willing to complete and provide proof prior to hire.

Must be able to clear the authorized driving component for Recovery Innovations and provide proof of own personal auto insurance with a minimum level of coverage: $100,000 in bodily injury -OR- $100,000 in property damage -OR- both ($100,000 in bodily injury AND $100,000 in property damage)

ADDENDUM – Washington

Additional specified state registration for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)

Recovery Innovations

Recovery Innovations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our hiring practices are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.

Recovery Innovations is a second chance employer and we evaluate all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal and funder requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Recovery Innovations.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Recovery Innovations compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.