Certified Peer Support Specialist - TMS Team South

Certified Peer Support Specialist - TMS Team SouthType: RegularIf 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 people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire 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. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes. 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. Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.PSS – Southern TeamSeeking candidates with NCPSS (NC Peer Support Specialist Certification) to provide services to adults with Mental Health and or Substance Abuse issues. Prefer candidates with at least one year of direct care experience. Seeking a candidate who is self-motivated and comfortable working with adults in their homes.This position requires you to spend the bulk of your time in the field working directly with clients in the southern counties of the Trillium catchment area which includes: Randolph, Harnett, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Anson, Richmond, and Hoke.As a Peer Support (PSS) staff member you perform a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported to regain control over their own recovery, reduce symptoms, increase coping skills and achieve the highest level of functioning in their community. This position requires strong skills in organization and documentation. Services are provided in the community and promote individual self-determination and decision making. As a PSS, you function as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. You provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire 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.Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, flexibleLocation: Community BasedCertification Requirement: The employee must complete all required training and certification within the first 30 days of employment. RHA will cover 50% of the course cost upfront at the start of employment and will reimburse the remaining eligible amount after the employee successfully completes 90 days of employment.Job ResponsibilitiesModeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individualsProviding empowerment skills and support in successful recovery livingAssisting individuals in finding resources, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as neededLeading peer support groups with individuals servedSupporting/assisting individuals in daily decision making and resolution of minor problemsFacilitating social opportunities in the communityFostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activitiesSharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hopePosition Requirements:Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA2 years experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferredValid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportationPre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation 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.We offer the following benefits to employees: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 programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.