Certified Peer Support Specialist / CPSS / Peer Living Room

RHA Health Services • Burlington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide highly individualized services in its Peer Living Room (PLR) in Burlington, North Carolina. The PLR is a community drop-in space for people seeking support, information, and connection while working toward stability with behavioral health needs and improved quality of life and relationships. The program promotes self-determination and decision-making for individuals with mental health or substance use issues.

The specialist brings lived-experience expertise and consultation to help ensure individuals’ viewpoints and preferences are recognized, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. The role may represent RHA and the PLR to community stakeholders and support individuals in engaging with services when requested. Interventions are strength-based and focus on recovery, symptom reduction, coping skills, and functioning in the community. The specialist also serves as a role model for recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina or Pennsylvania.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Team Lead to develop a welcoming, trauma-informed space in the Peer Living Room.
• Develop group activities, manage the schedule, maintain the PLR, and oversee activities provided in the space.
• Model effective coping and self-help techniques.
• Provide empowerment skills and support for successful recovery living.
• Help individuals find resources, understand processes, follow through on proposed resolutions, locate social activities, and access other assistance as needed.
• Lead peer support groups with individuals served.
• Support individuals with daily decision-making and resolving minor problems.
• Facilitate social opportunities in the community.
• Encourage participation in community activities to foster healthy relationships.
• Share a personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope.
• Support individuals in engaging in services, as requested.
• Represent RHA and the PLR with community stakeholders, as needed.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance and other insurance benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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