Recovery Support Advocate - Peer Wellness Guide

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Company sponsored life insurance

403(b) retirement account with matching

9 paid holidays per year

PTO and Personal Day accrual starting day 1

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. is looking for a Peer Support Specialist for their Recovery Education Center in Waynesville, NC. The role involves supporting individuals in their recovery journeys by providing essential support services designed to inspire hope and promote self-advocacy.

Ideal candidates should have strong outreach skills, familiarity with recovery principles, and the ability to support individuals in accessing community resources. This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals in behavioral health recovery.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and self-advocacy.
• Ability to model recovery values and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing outreach skills to support individual recovery journeys.
• Teaching harm reduction strategies for healthy decision making.
• Facilitating access to community resources.

Skills

Outreach and engagement skills

Self-disclosure and unconditional acceptance

Harm reduction strategies

Crisis management

Community resource facilitation

Job description

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. is looking for a Peer Support Specialist for their Recovery Education Center in Waynesville, NC. The role involves supporting individuals in their recovery journeys by providing essential support services designed to inspire hope and promote self-advocacy.

Ideal candidates should have strong outreach skills, familiarity with recovery principles, and the ability to support individuals in accessing community resources. This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits plan.