Enhanced TASC Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons Center•Wilmington, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking a dedicated and qualified Enhanced TASC Peer Support Specialist to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to support justice-involved individuals with primary mental health diagnoses, including serious mental illness (SMI), through the Enhanced TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) program. This position operates as part of North Carolina’s Enhanced TASC model, implemented in alignment with DMHDDSUS guidance to standardize TASC services for individuals with primary mental health diagnoses and improve service outcomes. The ideal candidate will utilize lived experience and recovery principles to support individuals in navigating behavioral health systems, community supervision requirements, treatment engagement, and community stability. We have this specific opportunity located in: New Hanover County (Wilmington, NC) Primary duties include providing peer support and mentoring services to justice-involved individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders; assisting clients in engaging in behavioral health treatment and community resources; accompanying clients to appointments as appropriate; and supporting individuals in overcoming barriers related to housing, transportation, healthcare, and other social determinants of health.

Requirements

High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher.
Completed the North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least two years of recovery.
Valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of wellness, recovery, and peer support principles.
Ability to establish rapport and maintain supportive relationships with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in electronic health record systems and remote collaboration tools (i.e., Teams, Zoom, etc.).
Ability to collaborate effectively with justice systems, healthcare providers, and community partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with justice-involved individuals.
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, and/or complex behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

Providing peer support and mentoring services to justice-involved individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
Assisting clients in engaging in behavioral health treatment and community resources.
Accompanying clients to appointments as appropriate.
Supporting individuals in overcoming barriers related to housing, transportation, healthcare, and other social determinants of health.
Accurately document services and maintain compliance with program standards and timelines.
Travel throughout the service area as required.