Certified Peer Support Specialist (Charlotte)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Starting Pay $17

Join Our Charlotte, NC Team of Awesome Staff!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Opportunity to Serve Your Community

Overview

We are seeking Certified Peer Support Specialists to provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team for individuals experiencing mental illness and/or substance use challenges. This role focuses on enhancing clients' recovery journey through individualized support and community engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized guidance, coaching, and support
• Deliver training on personal and community resource utilization
• Assist in developing formal and informal community supports
• Support individuals in expanding social networks of family, friends, and significant others
• Offer encouragement during crises
• Advocate for individuals to protect their rights and reduce stigma
• Collaborate with providers, family members, and others involved in clients' recovery plans
• Participate in agency staff meetings, case conferences, and supervision
• Maintain established productivity standards
• Uphold confidentiality policies regarding clinical information and treatment
• Understand and adhere to client rights policies and procedures
• Engage in ongoing staff training and development
• Serve on designated agency committees
• Maintain professional standards and follow the Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Lived experience of mental health or substance use recovery
• Understanding of recovery principles for mental health or addiction challenges
• Prior experience in a service-oriented field is beneficial

Certification Requirements

Peer Support must be delivered by individuals who:

• Are Certified Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina
• Self-identify as having lived experience of mental illness or substance use disorder as defined by federal guidelines
• Are well established in their recovery and currently stable
• Hold a High School Diploma or GED
• Are supervised by a Qualified Professional (QP)
• Cannot be a family member of the individual receiving Peer Support services

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
• Comfort in interacting with diverse individuals
• Sound understanding of mental health and/or substance use challenges and treatments
• Personal qualities: Patience, tolerance, empathy, maturity, and understanding

If you are passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey, apply today!