TASC Peer Support Specialist

About the role

The Coastal Horizons Center seeks a dedicated and qualified Certified Peer Support Specialist to join their team. This position offers a unique opportunity to support justice-involved individuals by providing peer support services within the TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the TASC Care Manager, community partners/resources, justice systems, and service providers to help individuals access housing, transportation, employment, and medical services.
• Promote consumer engagement in TASC or other justice-related services, therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, and involvement in wellness services and recovery support, as well as engagement with primary care.
• Complete all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation, and document services provided.
• Absorb and share personal recovery stories with clients.
• Work directly with the Alamance, Orange, and Chatham County TASC Care Managers to ensure continuity of care and take a team approach to 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.

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and similar platforms.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and remote collaboration tools (i.e., Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including legal systems, healthcare providers, and social services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience: $39,000-$41,000.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth.
• Retail savings plan/401K.
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays.
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events.