Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Certified Peer Support Specialist

Turn Your Lived Experience into a Career That Changes Lives

Your recovery matters—and it can help others build theirs.

We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) who is passionate about hope, healing, and empowerment. If you believe recovery is possible and want to walk alongside others on their journey, this role offers purpose, connection, and impact every day.

Why This Role Matters

As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll use your lived experience to:

• Inspire hope and motivation
• Empower individuals to find their voice and direction
• Support real-life goals like housing stability, employment, education, and wellness
• Help build a recovery‑focused, people‑first system of care

Your perspective isn’t just valued—it’s essential.

What You’ll Do

In this community‑based role, you will:

• Provide one‑on‑one peer support rooted in recovery and self‑determination
• Coach individuals in wellness, coping skills, daily living skills, and self‑advocacy
• Help create and use Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), crisis plans, and relapse‑prevention strategies
• Support individuals in navigating housing, employment, school, and community resources
• Collaborate with a caring interdisciplinary team that respects and integrates lived experience
• Be a voice of encouragement, resilience, and possibility
• Document services accurately and on time to support high‑quality care

What We’re Looking For

• North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (preferred). Candidates who meet NC certification requirements and are willing to obtain certification upon hire will be supported.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and comfort working in the community
• Availability to meet with individuals at least 5 days per week
• Strong communication skills and belief in recovery for all

If you’re compassionate, dependable, and recovery‑driven—we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

• Mission‑driven, recovery‑oriented culture
• Work that is meaningful, flexible, and people‑centered
• Ongoing training, supervision, and professional growth
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference—every single day

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to transform your lived experience into a career that empowers others, apply today and help build stronger, healthier communities through peer support.

Recovery starts with connection—and it starts with you.