Certified Peer Support Specialist - Winston-Salem

About the role

A North Carolina Peer Support Specialist (NC CPSS) job description centers on providing recovery-oriented support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges, leveraging their own lived experience to foster hope, self-determination, and successful navigation of recovery resources.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is a requirement in North Carolina.
• Personal experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services with a history of managing one's own recovery.
• A high school diploma or GED is typically required.
• A history of sustained recovery without crisis, relapse, psychiatric in-patient treatment, or criminal involvement is often required.
• Completion of WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) or equivalent training is often beneficial.
• Reliable transportation is frequently necessary for job duties.