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, 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.
• Assist clients in a variety of ways, such as transportation, sharing of personal recovery stories, etc.
• 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

• Competitive salary based on experience ($39,000 - $41,000 DOE)
• 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

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

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

Pay

$39,000 - $41,000 DOE

Contact Information

If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org. We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT: Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.