Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Specialist, Albemarle Behavioral Health Office
Program Requirements
Program Responsibilities:
- Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues.
- Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation , and community self-help activities.
- This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported.
- Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community.
- Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.
Job Responsibilities
Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals
Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
Aiding individuals in finding resources, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
Leading peer support groups with individuals served
Supporting/assisting individuals in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope
Position Requirements
- Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA
- 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
About the Role
We are hiring for: Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Specialist, Albemarle Behavioral Health Office Type: Regular
Benefits
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities