Recovery Coach & Community Support Specialist

Carteret County Government; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Carteret County Government's PORT seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide direct services and recovery support to people who use drugs, families in crisis, and communities at risk in Morehead City, NC. The role emphasizes harm reduction, education, and linkage to care, with a focus on client-centered, confidential service delivery.

Fully benefited, this full-time non-exempt position requires NC certification and pre-employment screenings; offers competitive pay,

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis situations and community service.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and local resources.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and comply with ethics standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual coaching and mentoring to promote recovery while maintaining boundaries.
• Coordinate community education and outreach activities on overdose awareness and resources.
• Collaborate with local human services, law enforcement, and health agencies to maintain resource networks.
• Link participants to wraparound services and complete referral paperwork.
• Track data and report program interactions and naloxone distribution to leadership.
• Conduct outreach to connect at-risk individuals with resources and naloxone education.

Skills

Empathy and active listening

Crisis intervention

Community outreach

Public speaking

Education

Two-year college degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Carteret County Government's PORT seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide direct services and recovery support to people who use drugs, families in crisis, and communities at risk in Morehead City, NC. The role emphasizes harm reduction, education, and linkage to care, with a focus on client-centered, confidential service delivery.

Fully benefited, this full-time non-exempt position requires NC certification and pre-employment screenings; offers competitive pay,