Peer Support Specialist-New Hanover

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

14 paid holidays

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to promote consumer engagement in therapy, wellness services, and recovery support.

The role involves working with Opioid Treatment Programming staff to ensure continuity of care and to document services provided. The successful candidate will have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders, a Diploma or higher, and an active NC Peer Support Certificate.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher 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.
• Active NC Peer Support Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians.
• Engage with wellness services and recovery support and primary care.
• Conduct rapid screening for communicable disease and document services provided.

Skills

Lived experiences

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.