Certified Peer Support Specialist

We are hiring for:

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Desired candidates provide recovery-oriented services to individuals receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services, and Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) services. Utilizing lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery, the CPSS delivers highly individualized support services that promote self-determination, empowerment, resilience, and recovery.
The CPSS assists individuals in identifying personal strengths, developing recovery goals, and navigating community resources while fostering hope and wellness. As a valued member of the treatment team, the Peer Support Specialist provides expertise from a lived-experience perspective to promote person-centered care and ensure that everyone’s preferences, choices, and recovery goals are respected and integrated into all aspects of treatment and service delivery.
The CPSS serves as a role model of recovery, advocates for the individuals supported, and helps create meaningful opportunities for community integration, personal growth, and sustained recovery.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals
• Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
• Assisting individuals in finding resources, education about of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating recovery oriented social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
• Leading peer support groups with individuals served
• Supporting/assisting individuals in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
• Facilitating social opportunities in the community
• Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
• Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope​
• Understanding of Harm Reduction and MAT

Position Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC
• 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

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Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.