Respite Peer Support Specialist (2nd Shift)

Promise Resource Network Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick time

PTO

401K

EAP

Life insurance (optional)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Promise Resource Network seeks a Raleigh Respite Peer Support Specialist for the 2nd shift. The role delivers trauma-informed peer support, advocacy, and access to housing and local resources within a supportive respite setting.

You will provide mutual support, maintain safety, and collaborate with the Respite team to guide guests through admission, stay, discharge, and after-care planning. A valid NC PSS is required.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist required.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges as eligibility for NC PSS.
• Commitment to peer support philosophy and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Share personal experience, encourage mental health wellness and recovery, and validate different pathways of recovery.
• Assist in connection with mental health services and local resources.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, theories, principles, and practices.
• Provide telephone support via the 24-hour peer warm line.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment with assigned cleaning duties.
• Manage downtime with guests focusing on wellness and recovery activities.
• Work cooperatively with the Respite team and communicate respectfully.
• Offer peer-to-peer support during all phases of stay (pre-arrival to after-care).

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Peer support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Promise Resource Network seeks a Raleigh Respite Peer Support Specialist for the 2nd shift. The role delivers trauma-informed peer support, advocacy, and access to housing and local resources within a supportive respite setting.

You will provide mutual support, maintain safety, and collaborate with the Respite team to guide guests through admission, stay, discharge, and after-care planning. A valid NC PSS is required.