Certified Peer Support Specialist - Charlotte

About Epiphany Family Services

Epiphany Family Services is committed to providing an integrated system of care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. We empower those experiencing mental health and substance use challenges with the tools needed to achieve and sustain recovery.

About the Role

This role centers on providing recovery-oriented support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges, leveraging your own lived experience to foster hope, self-determination, and successful navigation of recovery resources. This involves individualized guidance, coaching, and advocacy, helping clients with daily living skills, resource identification, and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance, coaching, and support to peers with mental health and/or substance use challenges, drawing on lived experience
• Assist individuals in identifying strengths and goals, promoting self-advocacy, and supporting them in making informed choices about their recovery and services
• Help clients access and utilize community resources for housing, employment, education, healthcare, and social support networks
• Provide support and guidance during crises and work to promote continuity of care with other healthcare professionals
• Assist with developing self-help, coping, and social skills, as well as functional skills like managing finances and healthcare
• Model recovery values, attitudes, and behaviors to encourage wellness and inspire hope
• Maintain accurate records and participate in team meetings and collaborations with other healthcare professionals

Requirements

• NC Certified Peer Support Specialist: Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is a requirement in North Carolina
• Lived experience: Personal experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services with a history of managing one's own recovery
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is typically required
• Stability: A history of sustained recovery without crisis, relapse, psychiatric in-patient treatment, or criminal involvement is often required
• Reliable transportation is frequently necessary for job duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) or equivalent training is often beneficial

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