Peer Support Specialist I

Change Lives With Recovery Innovations! Our Mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our Vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support , empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges. Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope! Position: Peer Support Specialist I Job Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Shift Details: 7:00am - 7:30pm (Rotating days) Work Location: NC - Durham 309 Crutchfield Street Salary/Hourly Wage: $18.00/hour Specialties / Licenses or Certifications: Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required. Summary of Job: The Peer Support Specialist I provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The Peer Support Specialist I also assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Guest Care & Advocacy: Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking. Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools. Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained. Assists in developing natural supports and community living. Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose). Compliance & Risk Management: Completes clinical documentation as required. Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. Cross Functional Collaboration: Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals. Additional Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned. Benefits and well-being are the priority at Recovery Innovations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, mental health resources, wellness programs, a retirement plan with company matching, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. We value a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive. Job Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education/Licenses: Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required. High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services. Skills: Basic computer skills. Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools. Effective communication skills. Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements. Driving Requirements: If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy. If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed. Miscellaneous Requirement(s): Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement. Travel required based on business need. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism. We are a Second-Chance Employer Must be able to pass a seven-year background check. Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable). Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states. Must be able to pass education verification check. Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position). A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process. Physical Demands : May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Work Environment : May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Warmline over-the-phone Peer Support Specialist will work remotely and not be in an office or behavioral health facility. Addendum – State Supplements Arizona – Education, Licensure, Certification, Misc. Requirements: Must be 21 years or older; required to attend court hearings when listed as a witness on a petition. California – Education, Licensure, Certification: Must obtain Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS) within 30 days of hire. Misc. Requirement: Art-related experience is required to support the Art Works program. Louisiana – Education, Licensure, Certification, Misc. Requirement: Must be 24 years or older. North Carolina - Peer Navigator – Education, Licensure, Certification, Misc. Requirement: Proof of valid and unrestricted driver’s license; vaccination records required or willingness to provide proof; must clear authorized driving component and provide proof of auto insurance as specified. Washington – Education, Licensure, Certification, Misc. Requirement: Additional state registration requirements for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC). Recovery Innovations is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are a second-chance employer and evaluate all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal and funder requirements. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks may vary by employment type. Wage range reflects factors such as skill, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr