Laurinburg, North CarolinaScotland County, North Carolina
Quick overview
The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides highly individualized, strength-based services focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, and increased coping skills for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges. This role involves modeling effective coping techniques, assisting clients in regaining control over their recovery, and providing essential consultation to the treatment team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA and are preferred to have at least one year of direct care experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required for this community-based field position.
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! Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation , and community self-help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. PSS – Southern Team Seeking candidates with NCPSS (NC Peer Support Specialist Certification) to provide services to adults with Mental Health and or Substance Abuse issues. Prefer candidates with at least one year of direct care experience. Seeking a candidate who is self-motivated and comfortable working with adults in their homes. This position requires you to spend the bulk of your time in the field working directly with clients in the southern counties of the
Trillium catchment area which includes: Randolph, Harnett, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Anson, Richmond, and Hoke. As a Peer Support (PSS) staff member you perform a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported to regain control over their own recovery, reduce symptoms, increase coping skills and achieve the highest level of functioning in their community. This position requires strong skills in organization and documentation. Services are provided in the community and promote individual self-determination and decision making. As a PSS, you function as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. You provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation and community self-help activities.
Pay
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Training
Wellbeing Programs
Employee perks and discount program
Health/Insurance
401(k) retirement savings program
Chronic Disease management programs
Payactiv
$17.00 per hour
Schedule:
Full time,
Monday -
Friday, flexible
Location: Community Based 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, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating 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
Position
Requirements: Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
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. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at careers@rhanet.org. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.
