TASC Peer Support Specialist

About the role

The Coastal Horizons Center seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support services within the TASC program. This position supports justice-involved individuals in accessing various services including housing, transportation, employment, and medical services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the TASC Care Manager, community partners/resources, justice systems, and service providers to assist individuals in accessing necessary services.
• Promote consumer engagement in TASC or other justice-related services, therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care.
• Complete all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation and document services provided.
• Absorb and share personal recovery stories to assist clients.
• Work directly with the Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick County TASC Care Managers to ensure continuity of care and engage in a team approach in the provision of services with TASC, probation, treatment providers, and support services.

Requirements

• Diploma/Equivalent or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts.
• Lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least one year of recovery.
• Must have completed the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.

Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills

• Not specified.

Benefits

• Medical/dental insurance
• Life insurance
• LTD disability insurance
• Retail savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs

Pay

The salary range for the position is $39,000-$41,000.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours/week, M-F, Non-Exempt