Community Support Team / CST / Certified Peer Support Specialist / CPSS

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

RHA Health Services - Wilmington, NC

Full-time

Wilmington, NC

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Community Support Team (CST) is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to provide individualized support to individuals facing mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities challenges. This role focuses on empowering clients through recovery processes, promoting self-determination, and facilitating community integration. The CPSS will serve as a role model, advocate, and resource for clients, helping them regain control over their recovery and improve their coping skills.

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 providing 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

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
• Complete criminal background check
• 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)

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday
• Employee perks and discount program
• 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)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities