Certified Peer Support Specialist - TMS Team South

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals
• Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
• Assisting 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
• Facilitating social opportunities in the community
• Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
• Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
• This position requires you to spend the bulk of your time in the field working directly with clients in the southern counties of the Trillium catchment area which includes: Randolph, Harnett, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Anson, Richmond, and Hoke

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred
• Prefer candidates with at least one year of direct care experience
• Seeking a candidate who is self-motivated and comfortable working with adults in their homes
• Requires strong skills in organization and documentation
• Certification requirement: The employee must complete all required training and certification within the first 30 days of employment. RHA will cover 50% of the course cost upfront at the start of employment and will reimburse the remaining eligible amount after the employee successfully completes 90 days of employment

Schedule

Full time, Monday - Friday, flexible. Community based.

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