TASC Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid time off + 14 holidays

Job summary

Coastal Horizons is seeking a TASC Peer Support Specialist to join the team in Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick Counties (Whiteville, NC office primary). The role involves providing peer support within the TASC program and collaborating with care managers, justice systems, and service providers to connect clients with housing, transportation, employment, and medical services.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma or higher, lived recovery experience, and has completed the Peer Support Specialist

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher with wellness and recovery knowledge.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders; at least one year of recovery; completed Peer Support Specialist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services within the TASC program.
• Collaborate with TASC Care Manager and community partners to help clients access housing, transportation, employment and medical services.
• Support engagement with clinicians, psychiatric appointments, wellness and recovery services; document services and outcomes.

Education

Diploma or higher

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

Job Title: TASC Peer Support Specialist

Location: Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick Counties

Hours: 40 hours/week, Full Time, M-F, Non-Exempt

Coastal Horizons Center Seeks a Dedicated And Qualified Certified Peer Support Specialist To Join Our Team. This Position Offers a Unique Opportunity To Support Justice-involved Individuals By Providing Peer Support Services Within The TASC (Treatment Accountability For Safer Communities) Program. The Ideal Candidate Will Collaborate With The TASC Care Manager, Community Partners/resources, Justice Systems, And Service Providers To Help Individuals Access Housing, Transportation, Employment, And Medical Services. We Have This Specific Opportunity Located In Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick Counties (Whiteville, NC is the primary office).

The PSS promotes consumer engagement in TASC or other justice-related services, therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care; completes all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation and documents services provided; and assists clients in a variety of ways – transportation, sharing of personal recovery stories, etc. The PSS works directly with the Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick County TASC Care Managers to ensure continuity of care and engages in a team approach in the provision of services with TASC, probation, treatment providers, and support services.

Required Educational/Experiential Qualifications

• Diploma/Equivalent or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts. Lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least one year of recovery. Must have completed the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience $39,000-$41-000 DOE
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

Request For Accommodations: If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.