Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support within an ACT/ACT Plus team. You will use your lived experience to promote hope and self-determination, helping individuals achieve personal recovery goals and build coping skills.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer-led groups, advocacy, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to community locations are required.

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.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders 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

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Lived experience with mental health/substance use recovery

CPR and First Aid Certification required

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Minimum three years of continuous driving experience

Job description

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support within an ACT/ACT Plus team. You will use your lived experience to promote hope and self-determination, helping individuals achieve personal recovery goals and build coping skills.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer-led groups, advocacy, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to community locations are required.