JOB TITLE: Certified Peer Support Specialist
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, Full Time
LOCATION: Brunswick County - Onsite/Community Based
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
HS Diploma or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts.? Personal experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment, or some equivalent experience preferred. Must have peer support specialist certification.
JOB POSTING:
The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery based supportive services for Coastal Horizons clients to assist them in pursuing and achieving health, wellness, & recovery goals. The Peer Support Specialist will provide support to incarcerated individuals seeking treatment to streamline individuals into treatment, provide resources, and engage at the onset of treatment services. Must be able to coordinate care, transport clients if needed, and track recovery support services provided.
POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS:
- Promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care.
- Completes documentation of services, engages in ongoing continuing education for professional development, and works in a variety of settings.
- Assists clients in a variety of ways – recovery support, sharing of lived experience, resource acquisition, coordination of care.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
- Retirement savings plan/401K
- Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
- Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to reviewing your application!
EEO STATEMENT
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or higher
- Knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts
- Peer Support Specialist certification
- Personal lived experience as a consumer of mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment
- Ability to coordinate care and track recovery support services
- Ability to transport clients as needed
What We Do
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is a nationally accredited, non-profit human service organization in southeastern North Carolina. Its mission is to promote choices for healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities through evidence-based professional services. These include substance use and mental health treatment, crisis intervention, primary care, justice, and veteran services, serving over half of the counties in North Carolina.
