Respite Peer Support Specialist I

Promise Resource Network; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Promise Resource Network in Davidson, NC is seeking a Respite Peer Support Specialist I to provide trauma-sensitive peer-to-peer support within the peer Respite program. Responsibilities include advocacy, connecting to local resources, housing and benefits support, and coordinating with the Respite Bridger to aid recovery.

The role emphasizes recovery-oriented, survivor-led approaches and requires knowledge of trauma-informed care, strong communication, and the ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist or eligible to become within 6 months of hire.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
• Belief in recovery potential and peer support philosophy.
• Ability to receive guidance, training, and mentoring to grow skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Share personal experience, encourage mental health wellness and recovery, and validate different pathways of recovery.
• Assist in connection with mental health services, community resources, and other services as needed.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, theories, principles, and practices.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment; cleaning duties as assigned.
• Manage downtime with guests focusing on wellness and recovery activities.
• Work cooperatively with the Respite team and maintain clear, honest, and respectful communication with team members.
• Offer peer-to-peer support to guests during all phases of their stay.
• Work as part of a team to create a bed-and-breakfast-like healing environment.
• Belief in recovery potential and commitment to peer support philosophy.
• Ability to distinguish between crisis and emergency and know when to call 911 or mobile crisis.
• Documentation, tracking, and reporting as required.
• All other duties as assigned by CEO and Leadership.

Skills

Peer support

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Promise Resource Network Respite Peer Support Specialist I Davidson, NC·Full time

The Respite Peer Support Specialist I will provide trauma-sensitive peer-to-peer support within the context of the peer Respite. Supports offered will include advocacy, providing information and opportunities to connect to local resources, support around housing and benefits, one on one mutual support and group support. The Respite Peer Support Specialist I will connect the serviced peers with the Respite Bridger to facilitate their recovery.

Promise Resource Network is a nonprofit survivor-led organization that disrupts illness-based approaches to mental health and substance use by understanding the impacts of trauma and supporting healing, wellness, and recovery.

Description

General Responsibilities

• Share personal experience, encourage mental health wellness and recovery, and validate different pathways of recovery.
• Assist in connection with mental health services, community resources, and other services as needed.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, theories, principles, and practices
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Cleaning duties as assigned.
• Manage downtime with guests focusing on wellness and recovery activities.
• Work cooperatively with the Respite team and maintain clear, honest, and respectful communication with team members.
• Offer peer-to-peer support to guests during all phases of their stay (pre-arrival, arrival, a time during guests' stay, departure/discharge plan, after-care planning)
• Work as a part of a team to create a bed-and-breakfast-like and healing physical environment.
• Belief in the recovery potential of all people with MH/SA challenges and committed to the philosophy of peer support.
• Ability to recognize the difference between and mental health crisis, in which unconditional support is effective, and a mental health emergency, requiring 911, mobile crisis, and/or other supports.
• Ability to self-reflect, receive feedback, guidance, training, and mentoring to grow in your skills and knowledge.
• Documentation, tracking, and reporting as required.
• All other duties as assigned by CEO, Executive team, Leadership team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist or eligible to become North Carolina Peer Support Specialist certified within 6 months of hire.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges, meeting eligibility requirements for NC PSS certification.
• Belief in the recovery potential of all people and is committed to the philosophy of peer support by reinforcing their ability to work and/or achieve personal goals.
• Ability to receive guidance, training, and mentoring to grow skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates leadership by modeling PRN’s mission, values, philosophy, and guidance to team members.
• Demonstrates taking personal responsibility, being dependable, reliable, working as a team player, and utilizing personal determination skills.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, is ethical and approachable.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Committed to personal recovery and wellness and has a personal history of recovery and lived experiences in seeking and receiving crisis-based support.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) using active and reflective listening, asking curious questions, validating others' experiences, remaining non-judgmental, and demonstrating effective conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation.
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s license.

PRN believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against our employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual preference, sexual orientation, physical handicap or medical condition. Equal Employment Opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.