Veteran Peer Support Specialist

SouthLight•Fayetteville, NC

52d•$18

About The Position

As our Veteran Peer Support Specialist, you will promote the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills while building trust and developing face-to-face relationships with the Veteran Population in Cumberland and Harnett Counties. Additionally, the Veteran Certified Peer Support Specialist will attend treatment meetings, and link individuals with community. The objective is to encourage and support the individual's engagement in treatment. Interested but not yet certified? We offer a Peer Support Scholarship Program in which we can assist you in obtaining certification upon hire AND cover the cost! We also provide mileage reimbursement!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
Minimum of 1 year working with the adult MH/SA population in a community setting
Active Certification in NC as Peer Support Specialist (can obtain upon hire)
Certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens training, and NCI
Good oral and written communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of county resources and opportunities
Great "people skills" and an ability to make lasting community connections
Ability to learn other technological recording methods i.e. EMRs/EHRs
Ability to work in a team model that changes regularly as needed
Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change in work flow based on client need and service structure
HIPPA and Substance Abuse specific confidentiality and privacy rights

Responsibilities

Aid in development of functional skills (managing medication routines, budgeting skills, learning how to access health care, independent daily living skills, etc.)
Promote SouthLight at local Veteran identified facilities including but not limited to VA hospitals, DAV facilities, and other community locations.
Support individuals by engaging in the Cumberland County Recovery Resource Center from 12-3 on Tuesdays weekly
Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness
Promote self-advocacy and empower clients to use their legal rights and access entitlements.
Support individuals through navigation and participation in formal treatment services
Encourage development of natural supports where possible
Maintain and submit required documentation (treatment plans, service notes, required data collection etc.)
Recognize and appropriately respond to conditions that constitute an emergency
Provide input into the Person-Centered Plan
Assist supervisor with timely response to new referrals and tracking contacts with clients
Serve as a resource for individuals assigned with regards to community programs, services, and facilities
Accompany Director of Operations to community engagement events

Benefits

incredible health insurance options
eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days
options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match
10 paid holidays
PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month
eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match after 6 months
company paid life insurance
short- and long-term disability
in house and paid training opportunities
paid credentialing
SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)