Certified Peer Support Specialist (Pitt County, NC)

About the role

We are seeking Peer Support Specialists to join our team. The Peer Support Specialist will work with clients to ensure implementation of the individualized treatment plan (with active patient involvement) through appropriate linkages, referrals, coordination, follow-up to needed support services, and direct care services. A fundamental feature of peer support is that the services are provided in the natural environment, so these services may be provided in any location except the Peer Support Specialist's home.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of the individualized treatment plan (with active patient involvement) through appropriate linkages, referrals, coordination, follow-up to needed support services, and direct care services.
• Provide linkage to community resources.
• Assist clients with self-determination and decision-making.
• Teach functional skills for managing medications, health care, resources, daily living, and more.
• Model recovery values and personal action to encourage wellness.
• Teach and promote self-advocacy and empower clients to use their legal rights.
• Maintain and submit required documentation, including treatment plans, service notes, and service authorization requests.
• Assist patients in their community, follow-up care to assess adherence to medical recommendations, assisting patients with travel to reach important meetings and appointments as indicated in the treatment plan, and assisting patients with managing their multiple health issues.

Qualifications

• Current Peer Support Certification.
• High school diploma.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record (preferred).
• CPR, First Aid, and NCI training.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Benefits

• Healthcare options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other voluntary insurances after 90 days.
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance.
• Sign-on bonus for full-time qualifying candidates.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Contests and employee appreciation events every month.