Peer Support Specialist

Orange County Government•Emergency Services, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Emergency Services Department has an opening for a time-limited Peer Support Specialist. The work involves the responsibility of serving as a member of the Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT); a standard of care in providing field-based medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and providing individuals with services to ensure survival and well-being. This is accomplished by connecting individuals experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD) directly to short term and ongoing treatment from the avenues of EMS incidents, local partner referrals, and the public at large. Work is performed under the general direction of the Bureau Chief of Community Health and Safety with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties; both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required. Hiring range is based on the Orange County Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of experience, education and certifications. This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. An SBI background Check is required.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have a valid and active North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (NCPSS) certification that has been active for at least two (2) years.
Work experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must provide Measles (vaccination or titer), Mumps (vaccination or titer), Rubella (vaccination or titer), Varicella (Chicken Pox) (vaccination or titer), Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination by scheduled start date.
Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare providers or positive titer.
Proof of a current (within last 12 months) TB evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in directly providing or coordinating programs in areas of social work, health services, counseling, or closely related work.
Experience serving as a partner on a Post Overdose Response Team (PORT).
Lived experience with either substance use disorder or mental health.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Serving as a member of the Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT).
Providing field-based medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Providing individuals with services to ensure survival and well-being.
Connecting individuals experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD) directly to short term and ongoing treatment from EMS incidents, local partner referrals, and the public.
Performing duties within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Making decisions regarding customer needs and requests.
Conducting project assignments.