Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist - Full-Time

Coastal Horizons Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Educational loan repayment

Career growth

401K

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee engagement activities

Diversity events

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina to provide recovery-oriented support for individuals in outpatient treatment. You will draw on lived experience to promote hope, empower clients, and help navigate resources while building community connections.

The role includes group facilitation, outreach, and basic health services for opioid treatment, with emphasis on confidentiality and ethical practice in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina CPSS credential in good standing.
• At least 18 months of lived recovery experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Basic computer skills and documentation in electronic health records.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one peer support to individuals in recovery.
• Assist individuals in developing and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Facilitate peer led support groups in community settings.
• Provide education on harm reduction and wellness strategies.
• Link individuals to housing, employment, healthcare and social services.
• Support navigating behavioral health, medical, legal and social systems.
• Provide resources for opioid treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per policies.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Advocate for trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal communication

Diversity sensitivity

Education

CPSS credential (NC)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina to provide recovery-oriented support for individuals in outpatient treatment. You will draw on lived experience to promote hope, empower clients, and help navigate resources while building community connections.

The role includes group facilitation, outreach, and basic health services for opioid treatment, with emphasis on confidentiality and ethical practice in a supportive team.