Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

About Us
Our agency is committed to helping individuals on their recovery journey by providing compassionate and effective behavioral health and peer support services. We believe in the power of lived experience to inspire hope and promote lasting change.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to provide peer-based recovery support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The CPSS uses their lived experience in recovery to build trust, inspire hope, and support individuals in achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Use personal recovery experience to build rapport and model hope.
• Support individuals in developing self-advocacy, coping, and independent living skills.
• Assist with navigation of community resources, treatment providers, and support systems.
• Promote recovery principles, self-determination, and empowerment.
• Participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and ongoing safety planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Medicaid and DHHS standards.
• Uphold professional boundaries, ethics, and peer support values.

Qualifications

• Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification.
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience and certification).
• W2 or 1099 options
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities.
• A supportive environment that values peer voices and recovery-oriented practices.