Certified Peer Support Specialist

Benefits:

Paid Training

Retirement Plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employment Peer Mentor (Certified Peer Support Specialist) Sanctuary House | IPS Supported Employment Program

Sanctuary House is seeking a passionate and motivated Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to join our dynamic IPS Supported Employment Team as an Employment Peer Mentor (EPM). In this role, you will support adults living with serious mental illness as they pursue meaningful employment, recovery, independence, and community integration.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience to inspire hope, build confidence, and help others move toward their employment and wellness goals while working alongside a collaborative behavioral health team.

REQUIRED:

ACTIVE NC Peer Support Specialist Certification - No exceptions

Previous employment experience in any role

Clean driving record to be insurable to drive company vehicles

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Employment Peer Mentors provide encouragement, mentorship, advocacy, and practical support to individuals participating in IPS Supported Employment services. EPMs use their personal lived experience and employment journey to help individuals navigate challenges, build confidence, and succeed in the workplace and community.

This position does not carry an individual caseload. Instead, EPMs support participants across the IPS program as needed and serve as an important member of the treatment and employment support team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Promoting recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, and wellness

Helping individuals identify strengths, goals, and barriers to employment

Supporting individuals in developing workplace confidence and independence

Assisting individuals with goal planning and employment-related problem solving

Encouraging participation in treatment, community supports, and employment services

Attending treatment team meetings alongside individuals to support self-advocacy

Modeling healthy communication, workplace success strategies, and recovery skills

Assisting individuals with disclosure decisions and requesting workplace accommodations

Teaching wellness and recovery management strategies, including:

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)

IMR/WMR (Illness Management & Recovery / Wellness Management & Recovery)

Helping individuals build social and community integration skills that support long-term employment success

Assisting individuals in overcoming barriers related to employment and workplace challenges

Supporting individuals in obtaining documentation necessary for employment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Believes strongly in recovery and the value of meaningful employment

Is compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

Is comfortable encouraging and motivating others

Can use lived experience professionally and appropriately to support others

Works well in community-based settings and collaborative treatment teams

WHY JOIN SANCTUARY HOUSE'S TEAM

Meaningful work that changes lives

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunity to use your lived experience to empower others

Flexible, community-based work environment

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about recovery, employment, and helping others build fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE