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Certified Peer Support Specialist-Peer Living Room

RHA Health Services, LLC•Asheville, NC
•Onsite
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About The Position

We are hiring for: Certified Peer Support Specialist-Peer Living Room. This role is ideal for individuals searching for Peer Support Specialist or CPSS job in behavioral health. If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and/or facing mental health, and/or substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Certified Peer Support Specialist provides highly individualized services in our Peer Living Room, promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges. CPSS also provides essential expertise and consultation to the team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. Also, performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery process. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. CPSS Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. You’ve walked a mile in their shoes - now solidly in recovery. Now, you’re ready to help someone else achieve the same level of stability!

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
  • Certified as a NC Peer Support Specialist
  • Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment
  • Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screen
  • CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role related certification, a plus
  • Complete criminal background
  • Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
  • Drug testing
  • Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  • Proof of employment history or references (if required)
  • Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

  • CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role related certification

Responsibilities

  • Meeting with clients to provide support in accordance with the individual's recovery goals
  • Facilitate peer support groups, meetings, and workshops
  • Supporting/assisting individuals in decision making and resolution of minor problems
  • Connecting individuals with finding resources, advising of the processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance, as needed
  • Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
  • Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the individual
  • Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups
  • Providing support and problem-solving conversation with individuals on empowerment skills and successful community living

Benefits

  • Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
  • Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
  • Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
  • Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • 401(k) retirement savings program
  • Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
  • Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  • Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

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