Peer Support Specialist

Easterseals PORT • Morehead City, NC

20h

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Peer Support Specialist to join our team in Morehead City, NC. This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Your Role in Our Mission As a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the Opioid Treatment Program, you'll utilize personal lived experience with addiction and recovery to provide mentorship, emotional support, and advocacy to patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT). They facilitate recovery groups, help navigate community resources, and aid in developing relapse prevention skills. Why Join Us? As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success. This position follows a Monday through Friday; hours are flexible. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions. Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay for this full-time Generous paid time off and paid holidays Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Life and Disability Insurance (company paid) 403(b) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program and legal services support Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer What We’re Looking For A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Must be or have been a recipient of SUD services Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy. Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel Ready to Apply? Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to [email protected] . About Easterseals PORT Health Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency
• Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Must be or have been a recipient of SUD services
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel

Responsibilities

• utilize personal lived experience with addiction and recovery to provide mentorship
• emotional support
• advocacy to patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• facilitate recovery groups
• help navigate community resources
• aid in developing relapse prevention skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay for this full-time
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

What This Job Offers

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