Peer Support Specialist

Easterseals PORT•Dunn, NC

3d•$15 - $20

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) , our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Dunn, NC and help support individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges. This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as part of a team dedicated to helping individuals build recovery, independence, and hope within their communities. Your Role in Our Mission As a Peer Support Specialist , you will use your personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support others on their recovery journey. Your experience provides a unique perspective that complements clinical services and helps inspire hope and empowerment for the individuals we serve. Working as part of our community-based ACT team , you will provide mentoring, coaching, and advocacy to clients in various community settings. Through these connections, you will help individuals strengthen recovery skills, develop independence, and build confidence in managing their own wellness. This role includes daily travel throughout the service area and participation in a rotational crisis response schedule as part of the ACT team. Why Join Us? As part of our mission-driven organization, we support our team members in growing professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in behavioral health while helping individuals achieve recovery and independence. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Must be a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist
Personal lived experience and recovery story related to mental illness or substance use
Minimum two years of experience working with adults with mental health needs and/or substance use needs
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current vehicle insurance for community travel
Ability to work in various community settings and participate in rotational crisis call services
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to support individuals in recovery

Responsibilities

Provide mentoring, coaching, and advocacy to clients in various community settings.
Help individuals strengthen recovery skills, develop independence, and build confidence in managing their own wellness.
Daily travel throughout the service area
Participation in a rotational crisis response schedule as part of the ACT team.