Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist (Contract)

Premier Services of Carolina, Inc.; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Albemarle, NC, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support to clients with serious mental illnesses. This role involves assisting clients in their recovery journeys, advocating for their needs, and facilitating group sessions. Candidates must have NC Peer support certification and demonstrate strong coping and social skills. This is a contract position requiring relocation to Concord, NC.

Qualifications

• Must have NC Peer support certification.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Willingness to work in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery.
• Support clients in working with their treatment team.
• Help clients set up self-help groups.
• Utilize tools like WRAP for wellness plans.
• Provide individual and group sessions on recovery skills.
• Advocate for effective recovery-based services.

Skills

Peer support

Coping skills

Consumer advocacy

Social skills

Empowerment skills

Education

NC Peer support certification

Job description

A community support organization in Albemarle, NC, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support to clients with serious mental illnesses. This role involves assisting clients in their recovery journeys, advocating for their needs, and facilitating group sessions. Candidates must have NC Peer support certification and demonstrate strong coping and social skills. This is a contract position requiring relocation to Concord, NC.