Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Apis Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apis Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.

Using lived experience, you will promote hope, self-determination, wellness, and recovery while helping clients achieve personal goals within an interdisciplinary ACT/ACT Plus team. You will advocate, educate, offer trauma-informed support, and guide individuals to build coping skills, strengthen community connections, and improve overall

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Lived experience with mental health, substance use recovery, or co-occurring conditions strongly preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
• Experience working with underserved populations preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum three (3) years of continuous driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
• Utilizes lived experience to promote recovery, resilience, hope, and self-determination.
• Assists individuals in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery goals.
• Facilitates peer-led recovery support groups and activities.
• Supports individuals in achieving personal goals related to housing, employment, education, and community integration.
• Assists in developing and implementing person-centered treatment and recovery plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Provides advocacy and support for individuals receiving services.
• Assists individuals in preparing for recovery planning meetings and expressing their goals, preferences, and needs.
• Provides education and guidance to team members regarding recovery-oriented practices and peer support principles.
• Engages individuals through outreach, relationship building, and ongoing support.
• Provides crisis intervention and support services as assigned.
• Assists in completing assessments, wellness plans, and other recovery-related documentation.
• Supports the development of natural supports and community connections.
• Encourages independence, self-advocacy, and personal growth.
• Maintains accurate and timely service documentation.
• Documents time worked accurately.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Diversity sensitivity

Needs assessment

Professional boundaries

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Team communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR/EMR systems

Agency-specific software

Job description

Apis Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.

Using lived experience, you will promote hope, self-determination, wellness, and recovery while helping clients achieve personal goals within an interdisciplinary ACT/ACT Plus team. You will advocate, educate, offer trauma-informed support, and guide individuals to build coping skills, strengthen community connections, and improve overall