Recovery Advocate: Certified Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); Híbrido; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Career growth

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

14 paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented support within outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment programs.

Drawing on lived experience, you will empower individuals, help them navigate recovery resources, facilitate groups in community settings, and connect clients with housing, employment, healthcare, and social services.

Qualificações

• Lived experience in recovery from mental health or substance use challenges.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document in electronic health records.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals in recovery.
• Help individuals develop personal recovery goals and wellness plans.
• Facilitate peer-led support groups in community settings.
• Educate on harm reduction, recovery pathways, and wellness strategies.
• Link individuals to housing, employment, healthcare, and social services.
• Support navigation of behavioral health, medical, legal, and social services.
• Provide resources for opioid treatment options.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with agency policies.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Advocate for trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive care.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity engagement

Documentation

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented support within outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment programs.

Drawing on lived experience, you will empower individuals, help them navigate recovery resources, facilitate groups in community settings, and connect clients with housing, employment, healthcare, and social services.