Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Community Support Team (CST), High Point, NC

RHA Health Services•High Point, NC

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring for: Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Community Support Team (CST), High Point, NC Type: Regular. If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! CPSS for Community Support Team (CST) requires 1 year of experience working with Adults that experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Symptoms. Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation , and community self-help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. Staff ratio takes into consideration evening and weekend hours, needs of special populations and geographical areas to be served. RHA Behavioral Health Services is looking for compassionate and supportive Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our dedicated interdisciplinary healthcare team providing peer support services and assisting clients with determining personal goals for recovery. In this dynamic role you will use your experience and knowledge to provide highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Behavioral Health Services where we put people first!

Requirements

1 year of experience working with Adults that experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Symptoms.
Must meet the requirements of Certified Peer Support Specialist
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
1 year of experience working with persons with the population supported
Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or 1 continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligibility for certification as Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency
Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role related certification, a plus

Responsibilities

Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues.
Provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation , and community self-help activities.
May serve as an advocate for the person supported.
Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes.
Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plan
Assisting in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis
Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
Accompanying clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients
Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the clients
Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers
Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living
Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
Free CPR, first aid and job-specific training opportunities
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities