Peer Support Specialist ACT

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Dunn, NC and help support individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges.

About the role

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will use your personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support others on their recovery journey. Your experience provides a unique perspective that complements clinical services and helps inspire hope and empowerment for the individuals we serve. Working as part of our community-based ACT team, you will provide mentoring, coaching, and advocacy to clients in various community settings. Through these connections, you will help individuals strengthen recovery skills, develop independence, and build confidence in managing their own wellness. This role includes daily travel throughout the service area and participation in a rotational crisis response schedule as part of the ACT team.

Responsibilities

• Use personal lived experience to mentor, coach, and advocate for individuals in recovery
• Support clients in community settings to strengthen recovery skills and independence
• Participate in daily travel throughout the service area
• Engage in a rotational crisis response schedule as part of the ACT team

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Personal lived experience and recovery story related to mental illness or substance use
• Minimum two years of experience working with adults with mental health needs and/or substance use needs
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current vehicle insurance for community travel
• Ability to work in various community settings and participate in rotational crisis call services
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to support individuals in recovery

Benefits

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Agency-provided work tools

Pay

Hourly Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule

Full-time, generally Monday–Friday (community-based work may include after-hours or weekend crisis response)

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.