Peer Support Specialist

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC • Greensboro, NC

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Peer Specialist is to assist persons served by providing services and supports necessary to assist the recipient in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative, sobriety, and recovery goals. This is intended to meet the mental health or substance abuse needs of adults who have significant functional impairments that seriously interfere with or impede their roles or functioning in family, school, or community. Tasks include assessments, planning, linkage, advocacy, and monitoring. The Peer Specialist works with the person to obtain entitlements, resources, housing, educational opportunities, employment, etc. to enable the person to become independent and functional. The Peer Specialist serves a broad range case load consistent with credentials and experience. The Peer Specialist consistently exercises discretion and sound judgment in the performance of the duties of the position.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Documented proof of past mental health
• At least two documented years of recovery
• Certification as a peer specialist
• At least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's and unrestricted license
• Present credentials that are current and valid and meet safe driving requirements
• Submit to a driving record and criminal background screening
• Capable of satisfactorily performing all job functions and tasks with minimal supervision
• Able to maintain the highest level of ethical standards and professional relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an excellent command of the English language
• Able to complete required training re: NCI, CPR/First Aid, HIPPA, Exposure control, Person-Centered Thinking, Client Rights, Peer Support, and NC DMHDDSAS required service definition training

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more areas of specialized services provided by the program is preferred.
• Experience working as an advocate or peer-specialist within an interdisciplinary treatment team with adults with severe and persistent mental illness/substance abuse is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist persons served in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative, sobriety, and recovery goals.
• Meet the mental health or substance abuse needs of adults with significant functional impairments.
• Perform assessments, planning, linkage, advocacy, and monitoring.
• Assist individuals in obtaining entitlements, resources, housing, educational opportunities, and employment.
• Serve a broad range caseload consistent with credentials and experience.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED