Peer Support Specialist (CST) - Greenville
About The Position
Pathways to Life, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join its Community Support Team (CST) serving Greenville, North Carolina, and surrounding counties. The specialist supports adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, drawing on lived recovery experience to encourage hope and help members pursue their own goals. This is a primarily community-based role that involves meeting members in their homes and other community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position includes regular driving and in-person support, along with office time for documentation, meetings, supervision, and training. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evening or weekend flexibility to accommodate members’ schedules.
Requirements
- Current North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification.
- Personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout the service area.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Willingness to complete NCI-B and CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Community-based behavioral health experience.
- Familiarity with North Carolina Medicaid behavioral health services.
- Experience with an electronic health record.
Responsibilities
- Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships and use lived experience to inspire hope.
- Provide one-on-one peer support and lead recovery groups.
- Help members set and pursue goals related to wellness, coping skills, relapse prevention, employment, and daily living.
- Connect members with housing, healthcare, education, transportation, benefits, and other community resources.
- Participate in Person-Centered Planning and contribute to members’ plans.
- Use motivational interviewing and other recovery-oriented strategies, with training and support from the Team Lead.
- Document services accurately and on time in the electronic health record.
- Share progress and concerns with the Team Lead and CST.
- Respond to crises and emergencies according to agency procedures, with team backup.
Benefits
- Supervision from a CST Team Lead and support from a collaborative team.
- Training to build skills.
- Opportunity to grow as the program expands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
