Respite Peer Support Specialist I Trauma-Sensitive Recovery

Promise Resource Network Inc.; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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 in Davidson, NC is seeking a Respite Peer Support Specialist I – Cabarrus to provide trauma-sensitive peer support within the Respite program.

You will connect peers with mental health services and local resources, assist with housing and benefits, and collaborate with the Respite Bridger to support recovery.

This full-time role requires lived experience, NC Peer Support certification eligibility within 6 months, strong communication skills, and a commitment to recovery.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist or eligible to become certified within 6 months of hire.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
• Commitment to the philosophy of peer support and recovery.
• Ability to receive guidance, training, and mentoring.
• 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.
• Honesty, integrity, ethical, and approachable.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s license.

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 a 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.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Peer support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Public interaction

Mentoring/training

Problem solving

Leadership

Drive license

Tools

Office software

Job description

Promise Resource Network in Davidson, NC is seeking a Respite Peer Support Specialist I – Cabarrus to provide trauma-sensitive peer support within the Respite program.

You will connect peers with mental health services and local resources, assist with housing and benefits, and collaborate with the Respite Bridger to support recovery.

This full-time role requires lived experience, NC Peer Support certification eligibility within 6 months, strong communication skills, and a commitment to recovery.