Certified Peer Support Specialist

Sanctuary House • Greensboro, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sanctuary House is seeking a passionate and motivated Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to join our dynamic IPS Supported Employment Team as an Employment Peer Mentor (EPM). In this role, you will support adults living with serious mental illness as they pursue meaningful employment, recovery, independence, and community integration. This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience to inspire hope, build confidence, and help others move toward their employment and wellness goals while working alongside a collaborative behavioral health team.

Requirements

• ACTIVE NC Peer Support Specialist Certification - No exceptions
• Previous employment experience in any role
• Clean driving record to be insurable to drive company vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Believes strongly in recovery and the value of meaningful employment
• Is compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is comfortable encouraging and motivating others
• Can use lived experience professionally and appropriately to support others
• Works well in community-based settings and collaborative treatment teams

Responsibilities

• Promoting recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, and wellness
• Helping individuals identify strengths, goals, and barriers to employment
• Supporting individuals in developing workplace confidence and independence
• Assisting individuals with goal planning and employment-related problem solving
• Encouraging participation in treatment, community supports, and employment services
• Attending treatment team meetings alongside individuals to support self-advocacy
• Modeling healthy communication, workplace success strategies, and recovery skills
• Assisting individuals with disclosure decisions and requesting workplace accommodations
• Teaching wellness and recovery management strategies, including: WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) IMR/WMR (Illness Management & Recovery / Wellness Management & Recovery)
• Helping individuals build social and community integration skills that support long-term employment success
• Assisting individuals in overcoming barriers related to employment and workplace challenges
• Supporting individuals in obtaining documentation necessary for employment

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Retirement Plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed