Peer Support Services Supervisor

Blue Ridge Community Health Services•Sylva, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Peer Support Services Supervisor to be part of our Behavioral Healthcare Team. The Peer Support Services Program Supervisor plays a vital leadership role in advancing recovery-oriented services throughout Blue Ridge Health. Drawing upon the values, principles, and practices of peer support, the Program Supervisor provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Peer Support Specialists while promoting a culture of hope, dignity, self-determination, self-advocacy, wellness, and community inclusion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist credential required.
Meet Qualified Professional requirements as outlined in 10A NCAC 27G .0104(18).
3+ years’ experience as a Peer Support Specialist
Lived behavioral health and/or substance use recovery experience required
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Worker, Community Navigator, Family Navigator, or related community-based recovery support experience preferred.
Supervisory, team lead, training, or program coordination experience preferred.
Knowledge of Peer Support Services, Person-Centered Planning, recovery-oriented practice and community resources preferred

Responsibilities

Consistently modeling the key concepts of recovery for other Peer Support Team members and maintaining a recovery-oriented focus, tone and environment for the team as well as for service recipients
Demonstrating the core values of peer support by building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, employees, and members of outside agencies
Receiving and reviewing referrals and providing access to peer support services in a timely manner. Triaging cases to determine status (emergent, urgent, routine) and make referrals for other services as appropriate.
Directing, reviewing and evaluating person-centered planning activities and outcomes in a manner consistent with state guidelines.
Planning, organizing and directing the work of Peer Support team members to assure that services provided meet service definition standards and other internal standards of care.
Coordinating weekly team meetings to review administrative needs, discuss clients’ status and progress, develop work plans and ensure quality care.
Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support to Peer Support Specialists across multiple service locations and programs.
Support the professional growth and development of Peer Support Specialists through training, reflective supervision, skill development, and coaching.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with internal teams, community organizations, and service partners to expand recovery opportunities and reduce barriers to care.